gwynsday1

Sharing my journey to a slow, intentional life.

One blog post at a time.

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  • Winning Life’s Battles with What You Already Have

    (I was looking through my archives and came across this post. I needed this little reminder and thought instead of keeping this buried I would repost it, who knows you may need it as well.) Have you ever taken on a challenge because you saw someone else do it—only to…

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  • Baggage

    I haven’t had a good vacation in a long time. In fact, the only time I have been traveling any distance this year is for…

  • Chili Rellenos Crustless Quiche

    Chili rellenos are one of those things I don’t cook much, in fact I can count on one hand the number of times I made…

  • Jackfruit Street Tacos

    I enjoy trying all sorts of foods but when I made these tacos I was amazed and was really happy with them, so I thought…

  • What to Wear

    In the middle of almost each season I get in a funk with what to wear. I look in my closet wishing a clothing elf…

● 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.

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