Wanderings & Ponderings

Many of us are searching these days. No matter our age, background, or beliefs, we just want to be happy! How can we do this in a constantly-connected yet lonely-and-divided world, where depression and anxiety are at an all-time high and where our planet is bearing the brunt of our humanity? My life, writing, art, and adventures are all an exploration of this question. So far, I’ve found it all starts with inner peace and outer connection. Simple, but definitely not easy. I hope you enjoy the tips, tools, and ideas I’m learning along the way. I’d love to hear some of yours!

Tough Love on “Stuff” Love (Thanks to Peace Pilgrim)

After the plaster came crashing from my bedroom ceiling, Peace Pilgrim’s wisdom helped me clear the clutter in my room and my brain. Long before Marie Kondo told us to ditch things that don’t “spark joy,” Peace Pilgrim lived a life of simplicity, walking across the country with only the clothes on her back to promote peace. As I dealt with my plaster disaster, her words helped make me more present, more peaceful, more loving.

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