by Leisa A. Hammett | Jul 1, 2014 | All The Rest of Life, Nashville!, Nature, Spirituality
Lean into it. One of my former adopted mentors used to advise us to feel our physical pain. She was the leader of a group of women who all were experiencing symptoms of systemic yeast syndrome, which, back then, in the late 80s, was a newly recognized health...
by Leisa A. Hammett | May 18, 2014 | All The Rest of Life, Midlife and Beyond, Spirituality
Wow. Cleaning out the garage, Saturday, provided an opportunity to relish in seldom listened to Saturday NPR programming. Bob Edwards did a round up of the best graduation speeches ever. You'll be glad you took the time to listen to this. Turn it on while cooking...
by Leisa A. Hammett | Mar 17, 2014 | All The Rest of Life, Nature, Spirituality
He perched there. On my porch. Bulging-bellied lil' feller. His coif an iridescent blue. His body beneath his stunning wings, a downy warm, grey, winter white and dramatic strokes of tuxedo black. Mr. Bluejay. Why had he graced my breakfast window view? Native...
by Leisa A. Hammett | Dec 31, 2013 | All The Rest of Life, Art, Autism/Disability, Divorce, Grief & Loss, Midlife and Beyond, Motherhood, Spirituality
Today, these last hours of the year, feels sacred to me. I'm savoring moments of quiet and still–part of Winter's gift. And, I'm also looking at the gifts brought this past year and how I can continue to grow into the next. Below, I'm sharing...
by Leisa A. Hammett | Dec 23, 2013 | All The Rest of Life, Art, Midlife and Beyond, Spirituality, Technology/Blogging
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Friends. Here's wishing you time to reflect and ponder. To walk. To eat something that satisfies. Plenty of time to be quiet, contemplative. To read a good book. To hug a loved one. To be creative. To savor joy in stillness....
by Leisa A. Hammett | Nov 11, 2013 | All The Rest of Life, Autism/Disability, Grief & Loss, Midlife and Beyond, Motherhood, Spirituality
Day One. Day Two. Day…and so on. My Facebook feeds are peppered with friends "practicing gratitude," as they were last year. I'm intrigued by this public, intentional "practice" of gratitude during the launch of the winter season. When...
