On finding the sacred in everyday moments like breakfast – personal peace practices of presence, reverence, connection, pleasure, and gratitude for 2026.
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Emotional Regulation: 3 Simple Practices for Peace This Holiday Season
In the culture and times that most of us are finding ourselves in right now, this is the most counter-intuitive work there is — and by far the most needed.
Purslane: A Nutritious Weed With Lots of Culinary Possibilities
Purslane is one of those “weeds” that volunteer themselves right on our doorsteps to provide free, nutritious food far surpassing anything we’ll ever find in a supermarket. Its eaten throughout the warm, dry parts of the world, in an endless variety of ways.
Regenerative Food Systems vs Industrial Agriculture: Why We Need More Hands in the Soil
Real food is regenerative, not extractive. Small-scale, regenerative agriculture can help address our food, climate, and community crises.
The Real Value of a Chicken
A homegrown roast chicken on our table represents a journey from helpless dependence towards becoming more self-reliant, more interconnected, and better able to contribute something of value to the world.
Ecosia – Search Engine That Plants Trees
A brief review of Ecosia, the search engine alternative to Google that plants trees.
Nourish Your Intentions With Mindfulness
Volition is a source of energy that informs our intentions and energizes our actions, but not all volition comes from the heart. When we’re swept away by clever, compelling messaging from outside of ourselves, we lose touch with our internal volition — with our values and our authentic desires.
Growing Taro: an Easy, Nutritious Homegrown Carbohydrate Solution
Taro is an easy-to-grow, nutritious homegrown alternative to rice and pasta from the supermarket. It can be a self-renewing food source, especially useful for when extreme weather events cut supply chains — because the wetter it gets, the happier taro is.
What You Were Meant to Learn About Mistakes, and What to do if You Didn’t
If you grew up without learning that mistakes are ok you may have developed a strong inner critic who, like a 5 year old trying to prevent trouble, now controls your adult life to keep you from taking risks. The antidote is to give your self the compassionate leadership you missed out on when you were growing up.
Full Moon Rituals to Discover Your Gifts and Illuminate Your Obstacles
Simple full moon journaling and breath work rituals to help you celebrate achievements and illuminate the obstacles blocking your path.