Just minutes from my home, there’s a place I return to again and again. Not just for the scenery — but for the quiet. A few times a week, I head out to the lower Salt River and go looking for the Salt River wild horses. Some days it takes patience. Some days they find me first. Either way, I’ve learned that you don’t rush moments like this. You show up, you look, and you wait. And almost every time, I leave having learned something. Stillness doesn’t mean weakness. Watching t

Although I understand the philosophy behind "New Year, Same You", I can't help but be a New Years Resolution girl.  I have always loved the idea of a fresh start, perhaps because I've always been one to stumble off course a bit and need to find my way back.  It is such a clear starting point and a great opportunity to sit down and intentionally reflect on the previous year, on who you became by the end of that year, and decide who you would like to become in the next year.  

From Tom Jackson When your birthday is on Christmas, people always ask the same question: “Doesn’t that suck?” Time and time again, I keep telling them no. Usually followed by something clever, like I’m an ambassador of festiveness…in my own way.  The truth is, it always felt special to me. However, after being asked that question enough times, it does start to make a person think. I’ve come to realize that depending on one’s circumstances, having your birthday land on Christ

Guest Post by Sarah Farley When was the last time you said, “I sleep great every night” ? If your answer is “not lately,” you’re not alone. Here’s the truth: sleep isn’t just downtime. It’s when our bodies heal, our brains reset, and our health is restored. Without it, we face everything from higher stress to greater risk of illness. The good news? Much of our sleep quality is in our own hands — in the little habits and rhythms we create before bed. I like to think of it as s

Sometimes, the best moments are found in the most unexpected places. On my recent visit to the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix (Rohoen) , I felt transported far away from the desert city I know so well. Nestled in the Roosevelt District, this tranquil garden is a hidden gem that blends culture, nature, and reflection—all within the heart of Phoenix. The moment you step inside, the world slows down. Beauty at Every Turn From the moment I entered, I was struck by the incr

Cooler mornings, softer light — the perfect time to dig back into the soil. Fall in the desert has its own rhythm. The air softens, the sun dips a little lower, and everything feels ready for a fresh start — including my garden beds. While most gardeners across the country are putting theirs to sleep, here in the Southwest we’re just getting started. This year, I’ve been leaning on two of my favorite garden resources — Growing in the Garden  and Garden In Minutes®  — to help

Guest Post by Sarah Farley “If I should fall even a thousand times a day, a thousand times, with peaceful repentance, I will say immediately, Nunc Coepi [now I begin].”— Venerable Bruno Lanteri At 34 years old, 20 weeks pregnant with my first child, and heavier and less fit than I’ve been in years, I almost talked myself out of starting this project. Not the right season,  I told myself. Not the right time.  But then I realized—that voice wasn’t truth. It was Resistance. Stev

There’s something timeless about a good scoop of ice cream — especially when it’s made with the same care and joy as it was 80 years ago. And that’s exactly what you’ll find at Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream . Born in the summer of 1945, Alice Handel started her little ice cream legacy right out of her backyard garden in Youngstown, Ohio. Using fruit she’d grown herself and recipes she’d perfected with love, she created something special — the kind of ice cream that makes you cl

Some places you visit to see the sights. Others, you visit to feel something. The Self-Realization Fellowship Meditation Gardens in Encinitas, California  is one of those rare gems where beauty and peace come together, wrapping around you the moment you step inside. 🌿 Learn more: Self-Realization Fellowship Encinitas Temple A Garden for Stillness As soon as I walked through the gates, I noticed what wasn’t  there. No chatter, no phones buzzing, no coffee cups in hand. The ru

If you’ve strolled through downtown Gilbert, you’ve probably noticed the little gem that is Studio 223 . It’s more than just a shop —...

Guest Post by Sarah Farley “If walking were a pill, it would be the most impactful pill we’ve ever had in all of modern medicine.”— Dr. Casey Means We’ve all heard it: 10,000 steps a day . Your watch buzzes, your phone nudges, and somewhere in the back of your mind you know you “should” walk more. But is it really that powerful? After all, you can walk in sandals, in jeans, barely break a sweat — does it even count as exercise? Yes. Yes, it does. And here’s why: 5 Reasons Wal

By Troy Farley If you’re curious about 75 Hard, start by listening to Andy Frisella’s MFCEO Project, Episode 290 , where he explains the...

"Margin restores balance and restores our soul." — James Bryan Smith, The Good and Beautiful God Why Margin Matters Imagine opening a letter where the words cover every inch of the page, no white space anywhere. Overwhelming, right? That’s what life can feel like when we leave no room for margin. I first heard about margin as a spiritual practice through James Bryan Smith. Later, I found Dr. Richard Swenson’s book Margin , where he describes how “marginless” living often show

I still remember the feeling — walking into the store, list in hand, hunting for the perfect lunchbox, the sharpest pencils, and that one...

Our all-girls getaway to the White Stallion Dude Ranch  in Tucson was exactly the kind of break we needed. Wide-open skies, rugged desert...

There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when you gather a group of women, toss in a bit of adventure, and let the wind carry you...