Author: Samantha Spencer

  • Winter Homebodies

    There’s something about snow in Texas that regularly draws out the panic shoppers, lookie-loos for snow, and the inner NASCAR driver… but here, I’m approaching it with a little more wonder this year. In the Spencer household, my snow days started a little earlier than the actual weather. The pressure from the moving weather systems,…

  • “Begin.”

    This year feels like a “beginning” season for me — art, writing, faith, and even the slow work of building a little retreat space at home through gardening and sustainability. I don’t have a perfect plan, and I’m not trying to force one. I’m simply choosing to begin again, take small steps, and trust God…

  • Finding Gratitude in the Messy Middle

    Gratitude can be found in every season of life.

  • Quiet Moments

    How do you find quiet in your day? Quiet moments can shape our whole day. In this post, I reflect on how I’m building quiet into my mornings, however it fits best each day.

  • Pause and Listen

    Instead of filling all silent moments, take time to pause and listen.

  • “Hi, my name is Samantha… and I”m a perfectionist with OCD.” “Hi, Samantha.” Yep – I’m a perfectionist with OCD, but not in the way you would attribute to these behaviors. I’m not the person who has everything color coded, unless you’re talking about my spreadsheets (LOVE my spreadsheets!), or the person who has everything…

  • Daily Doodles as Spiritual Practice

    Reflections on three “daily doodle” creations and using them as spiritual practice

  • Monday Moments: Big Changes and Small Blessings

    What a day to capture for a “day in the life” post! Some Mondays are quiet and predictable – this was not one of those Mondays. The biggest news: Aspen just finished her training and started her insulin pump today! I’m practically bouncing with excitement for her. This is such a huge step in managing…

  • When Your Creative Practice Feels Too Hard: Finding Flow in Simple Seasons

    When overloaded, switching out complex activities for a simpler, modified version can be a great act of self-care. Find ways to do what brings you joy during these busier seasons, without adding extra stress.

  • The Art of Saying No: When Good Opportunities Become Overwhelming Commitments

    “Can you take on one more thing?” seems to be the unofficial motto of busy seasons. The post reflects on the many times we commit to things when saying no may be the better practice. You’re invited to evaluate your own experiences and reflect on being strategic with when to say yes.