Author: Samantha Spencer
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The content emphasizes self-acceptance and challenges negative self-talk about being “too much” or “not enough.” It advocates for setting goals, reflecting on strengths, and fostering supportive communities while promoting mental clarity and authenticity.
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My garden is coming together beautifully! From cardboard barriers to cinder blocks and vibrant plants, I’m enjoying the process and the benefits of being outside.
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Seasons come and go, along with what inspires. And then you come back round to something you thought you’d let go of. Hang in there with me on this post — it’s a bit of a jump between topics, but will wrap up into some things I think others can relate with, too. Creativity comes…
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Closer to the garden I’ve been dreaming about – and this is the most crucial part of being consistent and patient. My initial progress was slowed as I prepared for and then had surgery – but my family split a few tasks over the last week so that I had something to bring me outside. …
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Progress of the front yard garden and reflections during a season of healing.
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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,…
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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…
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Gratitude can be found in every season of life.
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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.
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Instead of filling all silent moments, take time to pause and listen.
