Author Archives: Amanda
Celebrations
Recently I’ve come to realize that our decision to simplify our lives means that there are a lots of situations that we need to approach a bit differently, including celebrations. Alex and I have birthdays that are less than a … Continue reading
Reflection
Along with all of the learning I’ve been doing, there’s also the looming need to downsize all my belongings. We have a 28’ boat, with a decent amount of storage space (for a sailboat), but there will be two of … Continue reading
Simplicity
Over the past few years, I have been lucky enough to find not just one inspiring yoga teacher, but a handful. Today’s teacher and his class was one where the message resonated strongly with me. I’ve been a bit scattered … Continue reading
Anticipation
It’s hard to stay grounded when you’re anxiously waiting to cast off and start the next chapter in your life. If you read my first (ever!) post, you know that I’ve made the life-changing decision to leave my job, my … Continue reading
Wanderlust?
Anyone who has ever tried to practice tree pose on the bow of a boat can understand the decision I made this past week. It’s not that I haven’t made crazy and spontaneous decisions in the past. When I was … Continue reading