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Slowing Down and Living Joyfully

7:55 am by Seeking Joyful Simplicity 24 Comments

Sometimes I feel like I am on a treadmill and running through my life. Going to work all day, then coming home to take care of the cooking, cleaning, paying bills, doing laundry, and tending to my family’s needs. And worse, despite working really hard, I rarely enjoy any sense of accomplishment – in all the rushing ...

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Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Living with Purpose Tagged With: finding joy in life, Mindfulness, simplifying, slowing down

Living in the Moment – Finding Peace in Nature

7:31 am by Seeking Joyful Simplicity 2 Comments

Do you find yourself just going through the motions, essentially living on autopilot? Are you having trouble finding joy in life? You know the best remedy I have found? Remembering to live in the moment and spending time in nature.

Sometimes we get so caught up life's dramas, don't we? We slide through our days preoccupied with unhappy thoughts, fretting over the past, worrying over the future, and despite our highly connected world, we feel deeply disconnected from ourselves. It’s too easy to live a distracted life. It’s easy to forget our ...

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Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Living with Purpose, Simple Living Tagged With: finding joy in life, finding spirituality in nature, living in the moment

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These five ways to beat the winter blues won’t magically make you happy, but they will help you enjoy better health and a better mood this winter.

Beating the Winter Blues

If we are forced to drag ourselves from bed, especially on a cold and dark winter morning, wouldn’t it be nice to rise to the smell of apples and cinnamon? Entering the kitchen with a wholesome, healthy, tasty meal all ready to warm and energize you for the day ahead? This simple hearty winter breakfast with barley and apple might be the recipe for you. Simply toss everything into the Crockpot the night before and wake up to the delicious aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg.

Simple Hearty Winter Breakfast – Crockpot Barley with Apple

The busy holiday season is on the way, are you ready? The annual holiday rush can be a joyful time, but it can also be exhausting, especially if you are already feeling worn out and drained. And if you are an introvert, the holiday season can easily leave you feeling over-stimulated and well, frazzled. This year I encourage you to create your introvert holiday survival plan.

The Introvert’s Guide to Surviving the Holidays

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Please Note: the information provided here is not intended to replace professional medical advice and care. It is simply my perspective for you to consider as you make good choices for you and your family's health. The use of herbs is a time-honored approach to strengthening the body and maintaining health. Herbs, however, can trigger side effects and can interact with other herbs, supplements, or medications. For these reasons, you should take herbs with care. The information provided has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not meant to diagnose any disease, nor is it intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Seek the support and care of a physician and/or complementary care practitioner you trust, and above all, listen to and trust in yourself. Be well!

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