Unlock Your Soul

I took this picture in Venice - thought the words looked neat against the bright wall.

Another looooong week has passed (and, unfortunately I have to work tomorrow so my week isn't over yet!).  Tax season is really kicking my butt right around now - total lack of sleep doesn't help matters!  I am very much looking forward to April 18th so I can have my life back.

Happy Friday!

Let's Escape

"Out beyond ideas of wrong-doing and right-doing, there is a field, I'll meet you there.  When the soul lies down in that grass, the world is too full to talk about.  Ideas, language, even the phrase each other doesn't make sense."   [Rumi]

The quote above is featured on the website for a gorgeous organic farm and working vineyard, Campovida.  I stumbled upon the site and I don't even remember now how I found it!  At Campovida one can wander the peaceful gardens, enjoy the organic farm, listen to music and see art at many different events, and even stay in the beautiful accomodations.  I am already wanting to plan my visit to this amazing retreat in Mendocino County!

 Where would you like escape to for a short (or long) weekend?

*All images via Campovida.

Change Your World

"Change your thoughts and you change your world." 

 [Norman Vincent Peale]



Photo taken in Varenna, Italy (on Lake Como) in 2005.

Tuesday Tune

You may have heard them on the radio by now and maybe you're already a fan of Mumford & Sons.  I think I was living under a rock because I didn't know who they were until the Grammy's this year!  In any case, I'm hooked and I've really enjoyed their Sigh No More album.  Here are a few of my favorites:

"...but it was not your fault but mine, and it was your heart on the line..."



"...and I'll find strength in pain, and I will change my ways, I'll know my name as it's called again..."

Spring Detox

"Blessed are the seeds waiting in the darkness for the call of Spring."

Spring brings the green leaves and blooming flowers, cool mornings and warm afternoons, and a sense of anticipation for the sunny days of summer.  I think Spring is also a time of new beginnings and a time for cleansing.  Yesterday I attended a Yoga Detox class and purged my body, mind, and spirit of toxins.  It was great and I left feeling renewed and refreshed.  We began our practice with a quiet time of reflection on what we wish for the coming seasons:

Dear Universe:

Where will my dreams take me?  I am thankful for my health, family, and well-being and am excited for the future.  What is my true path and how can I let go of my fear of failure, disappointment, and self criticisms along the way?

I want to have a full, happy life.  I wish to reduce the amounts of self doubt, worry, stress, fear, and anxiety.  I know I am capable of this.  I wish to be calm, confident, happy, excited, and most of all inspired.  Will my dreams take me there?

Happy Spring!

The Birthday Girls

Happy 5th birthday to my sweet girlies!  I can't believe they were ever this small!  We have so much love for our pups... they're part of the family!

When we first brought them home they were both under 8lbs!  They were such little rascals... and still are!

Sunlight

"Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen.  Keep in the sunlight."

[Benjamin Franklin]


Everytime I see this photo I feel warm and happy and carefree!  This weekend I will be wishing my pup, Piper, a very happy birthday, celebrating St. Patrick's day at a local "Irish" pub, and meeting for book club!  What are your plans?  Happy Friday!