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Tag: mindfulness

Blogmas: Why the 21 days left in 2021 are the perfect time to make a habit

Posted on 10 Dec 202110 Dec 2021 by Elizabeth

My love just reminded me that Christmas Eve is 2 weeks from today. Wow! That’s crazy. And we are essentially…

Posted in midwinter ritualsTagged blogmas, habits, mindfulness, new year, spiritual practicesLeave a Comment on Blogmas: Why the 21 days left in 2021 are the perfect time to make a habit

November is never how I think it will be

Posted on 20 Nov 201820 Sep 2020 by Elizabeth

Or, rather. November is never how I want it to be. I want November to be slow, cozy, and filled…

Posted in autumnTagged belovelive, gratitude, mindfulness, november, slow living, thanksgiving4 Comments on November is never how I think it will be

April 2018: When your intentions are not at all aligned with what you need

Posted on 6 Jun 20186 Jun 2018 by Elizabeth

By the second or third day of April, I knew that I was in for an unexpected, unplanned time that…

Posted in the months, the seasonsTagged alignment, intentions, intuitive living, mindfulness, present moment, true self2 Comments on April 2018: When your intentions are not at all aligned with what you need

Tapping into the new magic of 2018 with the first new moon

Posted on 17 Jan 201817 Jan 2018 by Elizabeth

The new moon may be dark, but that doesn’t mean that the magic is gone. In fact, it may just…

Posted in the moonTagged 2018, intentions, mindfulness, new beginnings, new moon, new year, slow living1 Comment on Tapping into the new magic of 2018 with the first new moon

Easing into 2018 with a super full moon + a deep breath ritual

Posted on 2 Jan 20182 Jan 2018 by Elizabeth

Happy New Year, my loves! Wow. It’s here. 2018! How does it feel to you? What is the energy that…

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Day 15: A slow shift under the guidance of 2017’s last new moon

Posted on 18 Dec 201718 Dec 2017 by Elizabeth

New moons are for beginnings. And, even though this new moon is appearing as 2017’s last new moon of the…

Posted in the moonTagged conscious living, intentional living, mindfulness, nature, new moon, slow living, spirituality4 Comments on Day 15: A slow shift under the guidance of 2017’s last new moon

Being present. Day 10: How to keep that grounded feeling all day long

Posted on 12 Dec 20177 Jan 2018 by Elizabeth

I’m a morning person. Not only do I have boundless energy + tons on creativity in the morning, I also…

Posted in beTagged advent, advent calendar, being present, mindfulness, slow living, UppsalaLeave a Comment on Being present. Day 10: How to keep that grounded feeling all day long

17 intentional answers for the halfway mark of Twenty 17

Posted on 13 Jul 201712 Jul 2017 by Elizabeth

It’s now the middle of July + I thought it’d be the perfect time to offer some answers to the…

Posted in life coaching, year summariesTagged intentional, life coach, live authentic, mindfulness, questions and answers, self-awareness, spirituality, twenty seventeenLeave a Comment on 17 intentional answers for the halfway mark of Twenty 17

Two weeks of sunshine, simplicity, and slow living// Songs for days 147 – 160

Posted on 11 Jun 201711 Jun 2017 by Elizabeth

Two weeks have gone by. Two whole weeks. And it feels like forever + like a second all at the same…

Posted in mixtapesTagged mindfulness, mixed tapes, slow living, spotify, spotify playlist, summer, sweden, the sacred everyday, work3 Comments on Two weeks of sunshine, simplicity, and slow living// Songs for days 147 – 160

I don’t need life coaching, but I am still seeking meaning

Posted on 22 May 201725 May 2017 by Elizabeth

This week’s post in my little series on introducing life coaching is dedicated to things other than life coaching. Hang…

Posted in life coachingTagged creative living, inspiration, life coaching, mindfulness, minister, pastor, ritualsLeave a Comment on I don’t need life coaching, but I am still seeking meaning

how to discover your word for 2017. part 1.

Posted on 29 Dec 201629 Dec 2016 by Elizabeth

it’s that time of year. those lazy, relaxing, what-do-i-do-now days between the christmas frenzy and the new year’s excitement. at…

Posted in be, life coachingTagged intention, intuitive living, life coach, mindfulness, new year, new year's resolution, slow living, spirit, word of the year1 Comment on how to discover your word for 2017. part 1.

my mindful december: kindle the fire within

Posted on 3 Dec 20163 Dec 2016 by Elizabeth

hello, my friends. well, december is here. and, oh how i love this month. not only for the holiday feelings,…

Posted in mixtapes, the monthsTagged advent, christmas, darkness, holidays, light, mindfulness, music, playlists, theme of the month, winter1 Comment on my mindful december: kindle the fire within

the week that i rode the wave of grace // 36

Posted on 13 Sep 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

you know those days when you wake up + it just feels “off”? well, that happened to me on thursday….

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the week that i said “no!” to vacation being over // 34

Posted on 28 Aug 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

happy sunday, folks. can you freaking believe that september is just a few days away?!  it feels like summer is…

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the week that i realized i need a break // 20

Posted on 24 May 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

hey you guys. things are getting crazy here. or they feel crazy. i feel crazy. i mean, i’m not really…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged birthday, family., lina, live life, mindfulness, nature, slow living, spirit, trust, unfold, weekly updates, zola7 Comments on the week that i realized i need a break // 20

the week that was all about the new normal // 14

Posted on 10 Apr 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

sunday, midday, and i’m on the sofa with my third (!) cup of coffee. the sun is streaming in, the…

Posted in the moon, the week that was seriesTagged coffee, home, mindfulness, nature, regular life, simplicity, slow living, spring, the sacred everyday, Uppsala, weekly updates9 Comments on the week that was all about the new normal // 14

how to find your zen at work: living life both on + off the mat

Posted on 20 Jan 201620 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

most of you know that i am in the midst of figuring out/discovering a new balance to my life. after…

Posted in be, meditationTagged meaningful, mindfulness, present moment, spirit, thich that hang, work2 Comments on how to find your zen at work: living life both on + off the mat

reclaiming december // how to find your voice in these dark times

Posted on 20 Dec 20154 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

well, now we are here. deep inside our caves. it’s the 4th sunday in advent, the last sunday in advent,…

Posted in be, the monthsTagged advent, darkness, God, intuition, mindfulness, reclaiming december, slow living, spirit, spirituality, winter6 Comments on reclaiming december // how to find your voice in these dark times

meditation mondays: get alone + discover your dreams

Posted on 23 Mar 201527 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

this past weekend i hibernated at home mostly. something that i absolutely must do every now and then. ok, ok….

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and so summer begins!

Posted on 12 Jun 201428 Aug 2022 by Elizabeth

i think it’s been a few years since i’ve been as excited about summer as i am this summer. the…

Posted in lifeTagged beer, daily life in asheville, eating out, flags, french broad river, friendship, june, memories, mindfulness, photo challenge, present moment, summer, sweden, the bywaterLeave a Comment on and so summer begins!

figuring out advent.

Posted on 3 Dec 201226 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

i’m a sucker for those seasons right before a big holiday. like advent – the days/weeks before christmas. and lent…

Posted in be, meditationTagged advent, advent 2012, belovelive photography, blogging, blogging, christmas, contemplative, december photochallenge, frederick buechner, hope, mindfulness, quotes, routine, soul, soul space, today's thoughts., wait7 Comments on figuring out advent.

sunshine & strawberries.

Posted on 21 Jun 2012 by Elizabeth

last night (as every night) i slept under the stars that hang on my headboard. i woke early to the…

Posted in in the wildTagged beautiful things., belovelive photography, difficulties, flowers, global issues, hope, life, mindfulness, my love., pain, peace., presence, sleep, soul space, strawberries, summer, sunset, sunshine, sweden, wildernessLeave a Comment on sunshine & strawberries.

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