by Daisy Rosales | Sep 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
Happy Labor Day, folks! I hope this national holiday actually signifies a day off for you. In fact, despite the purpose and history of this holiday, I’m finding that advertisers and industries have the exact opposite goals in mind; my email inbox this morning...
by Daisy Rosales | Aug 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
Some call it self-talk. Others consider it our attitude. Regardless of terminology, we all are aware of the voices in our heads that challenge us, work against our values, make us feel worthless, and confuse us about our deepest commitments. What is this really about?...
by Daisy Rosales | Aug 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
Whether you’re composing an application essay for college or graduate school, or trying to produce a blog post that just isn’t working, or coming back to writing after a multi-year hiatus, personal writing can be intimidating. It is an undertaking that...
by Daisy Rosales | Aug 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
Behind every piece of writing is a story. In the case of Simplicity Relished, there’s both an immediate story and a slightly grander vision. The former was focused on my needs of the moment, and the latter has been constructed over a longer period of time....
by Daisy Rosales | Aug 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
Back when I worked as a cook in an addictions-recovery community, I made our breakfast granola from scratch. This stuff is incredible! It’s a cheap, healthy and delicious way to start off your day, not to mention the easiest recipe ever. The process of making...
by Daisy Rosales | Aug 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
“Sell your possessions and give to the poor.” We’ve all heard some form of this commandment– invitation, if you will– attributed to Jesus himself. The problem many people face with this concept is in the details: sell my...
