by Daisy Rosales | May 15, 2017 | minimalism, spirituality
I sat down this afternoon, determined to write about my trip to Cambodia. But this is the piece that unfurled instead. Because whenever I think for more than a moment about my recent visit to the Khmer kingdom, my proud smile melts into a heart-wrenching longing. You...
by Daisy Rosales | May 9, 2017 | self-improvement, spirituality
Purpose and perseverance are two weighty words. And we need both. But we often overlook their value until we’ve lost them. Without purpose, I am predisposed to overachievement. To gratify myself somehow with the hustle to prove my worth. Without something...
by Daisy Rosales | Jan 18, 2017 | simplify, spirituality
My husband and I spent the weekend in Las Vegas. Through a series of unexpected events, we had found ourselves with a free stay for the 3-day weekend. As much as Vegas is the antithesis of what we love and live for, we also appreciate so much about the city. More on...
by Daisy Rosales | Nov 7, 2016 | People, self-improvement, spirituality
Some believe that life should be easy. In fact, so many proponents of minimalism appear to advocate for simple living so that life can be easy. Or at least, easier. And those writers do have a point: our constant consumption complicates our lives. Our acquisitions...
by Daisy Rosales | Aug 22, 2016 | self-improvement, spirituality
This weekend, we gathered with multiple friends who felt stuck. Something’s gotta change, they said. This isn’t how it’s supposed to be. Without divulging their particular issues, I’ll tell you what I realized as we had these difficult...
by Daisy Rosales | Jul 18, 2016 | mindfulness, spirituality
I’m not great at resting. In fact, I’m more inclined to hustle, rush, and accomplish than to relax, rest, and reflect. But the past several weeks have reminded me that it’s not always necessary to talk. Sometimes we just need to sit. There is a time...
