Crochet has long been a form of self care and creative expression for me. The repetitive motions of crochet are hugely beneficial and has a positive affect on our nervous systems–triggering a relaxation response and shifting us from fight or flight to a rest and digest state. And this is…
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Morning Routines for a Christ Centred Day
I will confess, despite being a Catholic with all her sacraments, I was lukewarm all my life. I believed in God and knew Jesus was the son of God, but I never attended mass or even prayed much. But, once my husband joined the Catholic faith, I had a gradual…
Self Care Tips for Busy Homemakers
Homemaking is a busy job, with tasks that never really are completed. By that I mean, is the laundry ever really done? Meal preparation and cooking is on going on a daily basis and often requires a lot of planning and pantry management. You can clean and tidy a room…
How to Have Faith in Everyday Life
Life is hard. We suffer a lot in life. We suffer in various ways throughout our lives, when we lose a loved one, when we struggle with illness or chronic pain. Another way we suffering is with our mental health, and mental health struggles are on the rise. We suffer…
5 Sunday Self Care Ideas
Today’s post is focusing on some ideas for Sunday and self care. I am going to point out something I think all of us know: we all need a day of rest. How many times do we complain on Monday morning that the weekend was just too busy? That we…