helping to create a more compassionate world through stories and action
I have been reading a lot lately about relationships, communication, and love. Communicating with others in a loving way is something that does not come naturally to most of us, as we aren’t taught it in society. We are encouraged to express ourselves, which is only half of the communication equation. We are rarely encouraged,... Continue Reading →
Working in the garden not only helps to practice living an intentional lifestyle, but the garden itself is a microcosm of intentional living. The soil is our minds, the plants are our beliefs about the world, and our gardening work is our actions we take in the 3D reality related to those beliefs. My garden... Continue Reading →
There must come a point when it does, when the circumstances pressing down upon us make the decision for us, regardless of what we would choose otherwise. Basic choices that start us out on our journey of life are not ours to make. I cannot decide where I was born or to whom. I cannot... Continue Reading →
Much of my writing has to do with personal choice. I believe that we are responsible for our own lives and admit I have little patience for those who live otherwise. Not because I think they are less, I don't, but because there is so much wasted potential in their lives by letting external forces... Continue Reading →
I have never been a particularly materialistic person and don’t enjoy shopping, so collecting an overabundance of stuff has never been a problem for me. But I find our house, which isn’t small, is full of, well, stuff. Just stuff that has accumulated over the years, stuff from living a life. A lot of it.... Continue Reading →
As a member of the "sandwich generation", balancing the care of aging parents and still having children at home brings both rewards and heartache. Caring for a dear friend with dementia, the author reflects on the challenges and rewards of providing compassionate care, emphasizing the importance of patient and loving support in the face of difficulty.
Sweetie the dog keeps me company as I clean up my garden beds from two years of neglect here at Magnolia’s End. Magnolia’s End is a pretend urban farm on half an acre in the foothills of southern Appalachia. It is pretend because I am a sad excuse for a farmer, but I do consistently... Continue Reading →
In the midst of spring's arrival, a journey to replenish the chicken flock begins. Despite previous hardships, hope rises with the addition of a new flock. Surprisingly, The Engineer, typically not fond of the chickens, decides to help build a better coop. The construction proves challenging, but ultimately successful, and Big Mama, the sole surviving chicken, quickly adapts to the new coop, providing daily eggs.
I have read that the first bird you see in the new year is the theme that year will take. I do not remember what the first bird I saw this year was. It is now the sixth month of the year, and my memory of something so fleeting is long gone. It was probably... Continue Reading →
The pursuit of intentional living involves making conscious choices that are aligned with our values and goals. By asking "What is most important to me?" and "What do I want my life to look like?" we can shape a deliberate way of life. Embracing intentional living can transform our lives, nurturing authenticity and meaningful connections.
Katherine LE White 