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 | Sep 6, 2016 | minimalism, self-improvement
At church this past weekend, our pastor made a point about how we misunderstand the purpose of our faith, or of spirituality in general. The stories we read and tell about God are often used to put us to rest; they provide the relief we seek in the midst of lives...
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 | Aug 15, 2016 | minimalism, simplify
I woke up one morning last week in a panic. There was something I hadn’t finished. I couldn’t remember what it was– perhaps it was a work responsibility, or a blog responsibility, or a familial responsibility, or a relational responsibility. Or...
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...
by Daisy Rosales | Jul 5, 2016 | simplify, spirituality
If you’re like me, this is what happens at the beginning of every new month: you flip the calendar page (if you remember), marvel at the fact that it’s already whatever-month, and decide to create more margin or be more intentional with your time. And, if...
