I started to drink coffee at seventeen years old. As a high school senior, I took a zero-hour college course at Kansas State University. Waking up early, my dad and I shared a cup of coffee before we headed to campus, where he taught and I attended my first college class.
Coffee’s morning ritual has been in my life for 45 years! I endeavor to write about subjects I am passionate about and feel may also spread positive information.
Read MoreI firmly believe our outer self undoubtedly reflects on our inner state of being. When I feel balanced and whole, you can see it in the brightness of my eyes, the clarity of my choices, and the circumstances in life.
Autumn is always a beautiful season of reflection, and with Thanksgiving approaching, join me in focusing on gratitude and balance in life. Re-visiting the tagline on my website’s home page above feels like a good check-in, a satisfying refresher.
Read MoreElizabeth Irvine shares her journey from nursing to holistic wellness. She discusses the importance of self-care, the evolution of Truewellbeing, and the impact of motherhood on holistic wellness. Elizabeth Irvine shares her experiences with creating sacred space and the impact of environment on well-being. She discusses the importance of recognizing and pursuing one’s passion in life, and the power of positive affirmations in shaping reality.
Read MoreA Writing Salon is percolating.
Are you interested in hanging out with a group of like-minded friends that help form a discipline and provide accountability to dedicate time and energy to creative free-flow journaling? A pen to paper self-discovery practice to uncover deep truths and open creativity. What if genuine authentic untapped material is patiently waiting to come forth and guide you?
What if you join my mom and I? Would you like to create an intention to dedicate 15 minutes, a small portion of your day (or a few days of the week) to a writing practice? Personal anecdotes written down that shaped who you are today. Insights that provide an interesting perspective of experience. To use inquisitive prompts that lead you to an intimate revealing glimpse into your life.
Read MoreThis evening, June 24, there is a Strawberry Full Moon. Take a few moments just after sunset and look towards the southeast to watch the full Moon rise gently above the horizon. There, it will appear large and golden hued.
A kind of interesting note is that this can appear honey in color and traditionally many weddings occur in June followed with a “honeymoon”.
Read MoreIn our current home, the land and the oak groves spoke to me. I knew the house had potential. While the land had been neglected, it felt such a privilege to be the new steward and offer it some much needed and deserved love and attention. After an eighteen month remodel, our small ranch outside of Austin finally feels like home. This iconic tree keeps my feet on the ground while simultaneously inspiring me to look within and connect to a higher force.
Read MoreEncouraging pen to paper, conceptual dreaming editors, meticulous detail line editors and publishing as a bottom-line business kind of guides. From my humble start in 1998 contributing a column to a London Yoga magazine to two publishers, their editors and an agent later. The last two and a half decades of my writing journey appeared in my mind’s eye.
Read MoreIndulge yourself in this 75 minute workshop and color your way into a meditation, get a “snap shot” of your subconscious mind and create an affirmation for positive change.
When: June 18, July 14 & August 11, 4pm-5:15pm
Where: Sersana Bee Cave (Austin, TX)
Investment: $45.00
For more information and : SIGN UP MANDALA COLORING MEDITATION
Read MoreIndulge yourself in an afternoon of self-care and creative self-expression:
SACRED SPACE WORKSHOP: GUIDED MEDITATION, JOURNALING, AFFIRMATIONS + PAINT
When: FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2024, 1-5 PM
Where: THE HOUSTONIAN CLUB, HOUSTON, TX
Read MoreToday is a full moon.
Spring Equinox, Full Moon and a Lunar Eclipse— what does this beautiful spring time hold?
As many of you know I love to follow the moon cycles. In my daily journal I record where the moon is in it’s monthly rotation. When I follow the cycles I can be more aware of a new Moon (begin again), waxing Moon (building energies), full Moon (surf the wave) or waning Moon (revision energies) and also to be more compassionate with myself and others during high intensity lunar periods, such as a full Moon or eclipses.
Read MoreDo you remember the days when we didn’t have a cell phone? When Ron and I were out to dinner I left the restaurant’s telephone number with the babysitter in case of an emergency. These days I carry my cell phone with me most of the day. Often distracted by the ding of a text coming through, and 99% of the time it’s not urgent.
I feel now more than ever how essential it is to step back each day and see myself, and my relationship to others from another perspective, a different view— a wider lens.
Through a new vision to see and FEEL more peace, compassion and joy.
Read MoreWriting is a path to become more intimate with ourselves.
Whether you write down last night’s dream, what makes you happy or your soul’s deepest longings—writing is healing, empowering and can bring much needed clarity. Our original and genuine reflections are much more real, interesting and can bring profound insights. You never know when something wants to pour out of you, as it usually arrives unexpected the more you practice writing.
Do you want to learn tools to discover more about yourself, learn techniques to become a better writer and meet a group of like-minded people?
Join us for an afternoon of creative self-expression:
What: IF YOU CAN TALK, YOU CAN WRITE
When: FRIDAY, APRIL 5TH, 2024, 1-5 PM
Where: THE HOUSTONIAN CLUB, HOUSTON, TX
Investment: $375.00 (includes book Language of the Soul, and writing tools)
LET’S DO THIS SAVE YOUR SPOT
Read MoreOn offer to anyone who wants to escape summer’s heat into the mountains of Northern New Mexico and has an urge to explore,
WRITING RETREAT 23 - 25 AUGUST 2023
Bishop’s Lodge Auberge Resort, Santa Fe, NM
Read MoreI believe everyone has a story to tell.
Have you ever felt inspired to write your memoir, perhaps captured ( or to be) in your journal or diary’s reflections? Is there something you feel compelled to share— stories to leave with your family as a legacy or for a reader to benefit from your experience?
There are lots of reasons to want to write a book. For me, it was an outpouring. To transcribe my life’s experiences. To write about the stress as my role as an NICU nurse and then as a mother of a sick child.
Read MoreHow I came to know yoga.
Read MoreHome, is where you are most fully yourself— the place you belong.
I believe our home’s embody how we live and see ourselves. A reflection of what’s important to us.
Take a moment to reflect about your home. Does your space hold what’s important to you? What is given priority in your home?
As long as I can remember people refer to me ( and I consider myself) a home body. I love to be at home.
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