Radiant Heart: A Self-Love Cacao Ceremony
When: Sunday, June 22nd 1:00-3:00 pm with Annalise You’re invited to an afternoon of heart-opening ritual, deep nourishment, and gentle inner connection as we gather in sacred …
Word Of The Year
By: Heather Blanchard As we are officially in a new year, now is the perfect time to sit in peace and reflect on when you felt most alive and happy over the past 12 months. To …
A Case Against Multitasking
By; Heather Blanchard A few weeks ago I had a multitasking disaster. I was inspired to make a 30-minute meal after watching a Jaime Oliver video on ‘Bon Appetit’ – …
Working From The Inside Out
By: Heather Blanchard Last month I took our girls to see the Pixar movie Inside Out 2. We’re all huge fans of the first movie, so were excited to see the sequel. If …
Tennis & The Game Of Life
By: Heather Blanchard Retired tennis champion Roger Federer was recently asked to give the commencement speech to graduates from Dartmouth College, and his speech was delivered …
Thoughts On Dusting & Circles
By; Heather Blanchard I’m not a big fan of dusting, though our home is always tidy. Dusting to me seems nearly pointless since dust tends to settle back in the next day. I’m not …
Why We Love Triumph
By: Heather Blanchard My husband was watching Rocky again a few weeks ago, and I realized why movies that celebrate the triumph of the underdog are so hard to resist – and …
The Beauty Of Doing Nothing
By: Heather Blanchard The long, lazy, hazy days of summer are just around the corner, and it seems this season beckons us to slow down a little more and take it easy. ‘Tis a …
Come On Get Happy!
By: Heather Blanchard It seems we’re always in search of more joy, more fun and more happiness. There are documentaries, college courses and tons of studies on what makes people …
An Ode To The Yamas & Niyamas
By: Heather Blanchard Over the past several weeks I’ve been talking about the Yamas & Niyamas, which are yoga’s ethical and moral principles in class. There are 5 …
Resolve TO Make The Most Of Every Day in 2024!
By: Heather Blanchard This weekend we will celebrate the coming of a New Year. Resolutions will be made, and while some will be realized, many will fade away. So instead of making …
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 …