Category Archives: Personal Growth

When life gets heavy

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Natural Mama Notes

You may notice a theme in my blog posts lately. The titles include words like off track, undertow, and heavy. As in, it hasn’t been all sunshine and roses over here. I can’t even blame the horrid winter we had … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Life, Friendships, Life Passages, Overcoming Challenges, Personal Growth, Reflections | Tagged balance, being in process, connection, consciousness, discomfort, family life, Institute for Integrative Nutrition, journey, non-toxic products, Peace, Pure Haven Essentials, self-reflection, support, wellness | 5 Comments

Caught in the Undertow

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Natural Mama Notes

I feel a bit like I’m underwater at the moment. Sounds are muffled, objects ahead look blurry, normal sensations are heightened by the experience of being surrounded by a massive body of water. I’m trying to swim to the surface, … Continue reading →

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When being “off track” is on track

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Natural Mama Notes

Ahh, January. Standing in December in the midst of the holiday chaos, January looks so bright and shiny and new. It’s the month that is going to change EVERYTHING. We will set our intentions and create our resolutions. We will … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Life, Life Passages, Motherhood, Personal Growth, Reflections, Sufficiency, Wellness | Tagged balance, being enough, being in process, consciousness, creating the future, discomfort, intentional living, January, journey, motherhood, New Year, Radical Wellness, wellness | 2 Comments

When Logic Interferes with Intuition

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Natural Mama Notes

I’ve got a craving lately. Picture: a hot bath, a good book, a warm blanket. The mood and atmosphere present: serenity and silence. The chosen activity: withdraw, retreat, reflect. In my training to be a health coach we look at … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy, Health, Personal Growth, Reflections, Wellness, Year of Radical Wellness | Tagged balance, being enough, being in process, Christmas, consciousness, desert, Health & Wellness, Holidays, intentional living, Joshua Tree, journey, New England, Radical Wellness, wellness, yin and yang | Leave a comment

Doing more of the Stuff that lets me BE.

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Natural Mama Notes

My soul was itchy. When I think about what started my Year of Radical Wellness, that’s the best way I can describe it. There was nothing “wrong” per se. But just because nothing is wrong doesn’t mean there isn’t a … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Life, Energy, Life Passages, Motherhood, Personal Growth, Reflections, Year of Radical Wellness | Tagged being in process, consciousness, creating the future, discomfort, family life, intentional living, journey, motherhood, Parenting, Radical Wellness | 4 Comments

The Boundaries of the Box

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Natural Mama Notes

As a little girl, I remember how special I felt when I received my very first jewelry box. My magic box had a spinning ballerina and played a little tune when opened. I imagine I received that prized possession around … Continue reading →

Posted in Life Passages, Motherhood, Personal Growth, Reflections, Wellness, Year of Radical Wellness | Tagged being in process, consciousness, creating the future, fulfulling dreams, Harvard, home, Institute for Integrative Nutrition, intentional living, intentionality, journey, organization, self-reflection, structure | 2 Comments