Sharing my journey to a slow, intentional life.
One blog post at a time.
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To me, nothing says cooler-weather dessert quite like bread pudding. I’ve always enjoyed bread pudding, but there’s something about those first cooler evenings and the beginning of fall that makes me crave this warm, comforting dessert even more. Since blueberries are still plentiful and affordable this time of year, I…
● Latest Articles
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Mindful Living: Embrace the New Year One Day at a Time
A New Year, One Mindful Day at a Time I am enjoying the first days of this new year—but truthfully, I always do. There is…
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No Bake Energy Ball
Listening to My Energy in Menopause Now that it is a new year, I have been reflecting to a time not so long-ago. It was…
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No More Looking Back
Looking Ahead Without Looking Back: What Letting Go Really Means With the new year just beginning, everyone seems focused on looking ahead — fresh mindsets,…
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Poached Pears
A Simple, Cozy Dessert: Mom’s Stovetop Poached Pears Warm, comforting, and beautifully simple—poached pears are one of those timeless desserts that bridge everyday ease with…
● About Me
Hi, I’m Gwyn.
I’m a yoga teacher, cancer survivor, and someone who has learned that healing is rarely a straight path. Through the years, I’ve faced, unexpected health challenges and now an autoimmune disease and seasons that tested my faith in ways I never imagined. Yet through it all, God has faithfully met me with strength, hope, and grace.
I created this blog in 2016 to encourage anyone who feels like healing isn’t possible. Today, it has grown into a place where I share honest conversations about living well with chronic illness, embracing midlife, practicing gentle movement, nourishing our bodies, and finding joy even when life doesn’t go according to plan.
You’ll find encouragement, healthy recipes worth making, simple wellness tips, yoga, reflections on faith, and stories from my own journey. My hope is that when you leave this space, you feel a little less alone and a little more hopeful.
Whether you’re navigating health challenges, searching for balance, or simply looking for encouragement in this season of life, I’m so glad you’re here.
Welcome. I hope you’ll stay awhile.