Joy: Reading a Good Book on a Rainy Day
How to Embrace a Mindset of Wonder
Humans are blessed to have been born with an innate sense of wonder. Our earliest experiences were driven by a powerful drive to understand how and why things work. We figured out early on that square blocks do not fit into round holes...
Fall Garden Planning for Spring Blooms
As the air cools and the days shorten, it’s tempting to hang up the garden gloves and retreat indoors. But autumn is actually one of the most important - and rewarding - times to plan for next spring’s showstopping blooms.
The Quiet Strength of Fall
Learning Resilience from Our Gardens and the Season of Letting Go. There’s a certain grace to autumn that always humbles me. The trees don’t fight the changing light or cling to what’s fading.
The Authors Show Podcast Interview
Podcast Interview with Dr. Pam Stephens Lehenbauer speaking about “Wonder and Joy For the Wired and Tired”.
North to Alaska
Marty and I recently returned from a trip to Alaska. It was our first time going there and it was also the first time either of us took a cruise. What an incredible experience.
Well-Being Shouldn’t Be a To-Do List
Somewhere along the way, “well-being” became a project. We often mistake well-being for something we have to earn or achieve. We imagine it as a checklist: eat right, exercise, meditate, sleep eight hours.
The Healing Power of Small Joys
Marty and I just came back from our vacation in Alaska. It was the first time either of us had been to the state and it was the first time we took a cruise. And I gotta say, BOTH WERE INCREDIBLE!
Relax, it’s August
By late August, most gardens look like they’ve just come back from a long road trip: a little dusty, rumpled, and in need of a nap.
Another Big Reason Why So Many People Are Wired, Tired, and Just Plain Messed Up
People’s connection to nature has declined by more than 60% since 1800, almost exactly mirroring the disappearance of nature words such as river, moss and blossom from books, according to a study.
