Sharing my journey to a slow, intentional life.

One blog post at a time.

● Featured Article
  • Have you ever really thought about the Lord’s Prayer? I mean, really thought about it? I know we’ve probably all said it so many times that the words can almost become automatic. We know what comes next without even thinking about what we’re actually saying. When I was going through…

● Latest Articles
  • Classic Basil Pesto

    I love pesto it can enhance any recipe or stand alone with so many variations but this is a classic pesto  that only takes about…

  • Veggie Tacos with Spanish Rice and Fresh Salsa

    What a great weekend, even with storms that made me wonder if winter was still with us. I enjoyed cooking with my son. He has…

  • Mi Recycle Blanket

    I think we have all  heard of the company “TOMS”.  They are a company that saw a need and did something. I always had great respect for…

  • What I Remembered From Playing “Pop the Pig”

    This last weekend I had the pleasure of having my four year old grandson for three wonderful days. I had plotted and planed all sorts…

● 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.