Author Archives: Jovanna

Dark of Solstice

By Jovanna | Published: December 16, 2016

Here is a poem to usher you through this powerful time of the Winter Solstice. Blessing for the Longest Night All throughout these months as the shadows have lengthened, this blessing has been gathering itself, making ready, preparing for this night. It has practiced walking in the dark, traveling with its eyes closed, feeling its […]

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World a Glisten

By Jovanna | Published: December 9, 2016

Although I’m not a fan of the many months of cold weather, I willingly enter the season with a sense of awe.There is nothing quite as beautiful as watching the world outside begin to swirl white with snow for the first time each winter. Last night the world was a glisten with this wonder of […]

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Shower Love

By Jovanna | Published: December 2, 2016

Anticipating the birth of a baby is a perfect time to bring family and friends together in a meaningful celebration. When going through one of life’s big changes, people long for connection where important words are spoken and love is shared. When I was planning a baby shower with a new “mom to be” she […]

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No Regrets

By Jovanna | Published: November 25, 2016

There are so many times in our daily lives when it feels as though we’ve said or done something we shouldn’t have or we’ve failed to do or say something that we should have. When we reflect on our past there are times when we are not proud of the person we have been. Knowing […]

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Candles at Dusk

By Jovanna | Published: November 18, 2016

Having lived on the Puget Sound for 10 years, I’m deeply connected to the west coast. I’ve felt the nourishment of walking along the sandy rock lined shore and paddled through the glistening kelp beds. Because of this, it was easy for me to say “Yes!” last week when I was invited to create a […]

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Lions and Tigers and Bears

By Jovanna | Published: November 11, 2016

My life this week has been filled with contrasts. On the one hand, I’ve been immersed in fun as I accompany my dog to play practice. Yes, I said my dog! Daisy is playing “Toto” in a community production of “The Wizard of Oz”. We have delighted in her ability to bond with the cast […]

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Beautiful Moments…

By Jovanna | Published: November 4, 2016

“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but the number of moments that take our breath away.” Let these words by our wise friend Anonymous serve as a guidepost as you move through your life this week. I encourage you to ask yourself this question, “What am I doing to create […]

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A Blaze of Colour

By Jovanna | Published: October 28, 2016

The trees have been showing me just how beautiful letting go can be. Look at them. They are leaving the sweetness of summer and entering a time of dormancy, how do they express that…in a blaze of colour! What is it that you need to let go of? Look to the trees for inspiration.

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This is the best!

By Jovanna | Published: October 21, 2016

Yesterday morning I walked past a tree that was so beautiful in the early morning light that it took my breath away. The sun kissed orange leaves glowed and made the sky look bluer than blue. In that moment all my cares fell away and I was whole. Here’s a poem that says it all. […]

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When life gets intense…

By Jovanna | Published: October 14, 2016

I spent last week visiting my mom in Iowa as she celebrated her 93rd birthday. Although she is (finally) beginning to slow down, her mind is crystal clear and my siblings and I felt fortunate to have some time together with her. My brother flew in from the east coast, my sister flew in from […]

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