A Local Story About Giving Back With Joy
By: Heather Blanchard Designed For Joy is a nonprofit organization in Raleigh that was started by my former neighbor and her friend. They started this mission in their homes …
How Movement Sparks Creativity & Joy
By: Heather Blanchard I was online a few weeks ago and saw a fantastic quote from someone that sparked an interest in exploring the lesser known benefits of movement: “There is …
The Beauty Of Nostalgia
By: Heather Blanchard We recently sold our home in a wonderful neighborhood that our girls loved. It was time to downsize and simplify, and though my husband and I were ready for …
4 Intentions To Start The Day
A few weeks ago I was looking for a guided meditation on the Calm app, as sitting in quiet mindfulness just wasn’t working that day. I had a laundry list of to do’s and not enough …
The Power Of The Four Agreements
A few weeks ago I took a yin yoga class where the teacher was talking about a powerful, life-changing book she recently read. That book was The Four Agreements by Don …
CHASING THE FUN
A friend of mine posted some short, sweet advice on being yourself and having fun. The post pictured a woman jumping for joy, and the following words: BE SILLY, BE FUN, BE …
Every Day Offers A Fresh New Start
By: Heather Blanchard Sometimes we can have the worst of days. We didn’t get enough rest, we lost our temper, spilled our coffee or heard unwelcomed news. Sometimes the day gets …
The World According TO Lasso
By: Heather Blanchard The World According To Lasso One of the most beloved and award-winning shows ended just a few weeks ago, and anyone who’s a fan was a bit sad as we all …
Everyday Heroes
By: Heather Blanchard On Monday we celebrated Memorial Day and honored our heroes. Those who lost their lives to protect us, who sacrificed so much in service to our country, who …
Every Act Of Kindness Has A Ripple Affect
By: Heather Blanchard A few months ago a sweet yoga friend and student named Fran posted the above quote on Facebook with a beautiful message. I asked if I could share her post in …
The Essence Of Courage
Blog By: Heather Blanchard From early childhood we are taught to examine the outside world – that is the process of learning. And as adults, we continue to study, analyze and react …
Love, Hope, Faith & Peace Are Key To True Happiness
My favorite blanket at home was a recent Christmas gift, and on it are the phrases pictured above: * Love is the key that opens the heart. * Hope is the dream that awakens the …