by Marijke McCandless | Apr 19, 2025 | Juicy Practices Newsletter
Hello Kindred Spirit! “I wish for the sky in my heart.” That’s what my three-year-old granddaughter June said the other day while we were on a mini vacation in Sedona. It came during a sweet, ordinary moment—she and her mom were playing a game in which one of them...
by Marijke McCandless | Apr 10, 2025 | Juicy Practices Newsletter
The Courage of Naked Writing I stood before about 50 people, ready to offer my writing workshop at Outwild. It was the final day of a three-day retreat focused on helping people create outdoor, value-driven lives. It had already been an engaging week, full of...
by Marijke McCandless | Apr 6, 2025 | Juicy Practices Newsletter
Dear Kindred Spirits, I’m writing with a little update: The NakedNow Letter has moved to a new home on Substack — a space that offers a more interactive experience and helps me reach more like-hearted readers who are craving presence, truth, and juicy practices for...
by Marijke McCandless | Mar 24, 2025 | Juicy Practices Newsletter
Hello Reader! Moving in Our Own Time Baby Summer stood firmly, let go of the table’s edge, and toddled toward Jay. She had taken her first steps months ago but then stopped, preferring to crawl—fast—wherever she wanted to go. But yesterday, she was motivated....
by Marijke McCandless | Mar 8, 2025 | Juicy Practices Newsletter
Hello Reader! When Plans Go Awry—But Something Even Better Emerges. Our granddaughter, Juney, had come over for a visit just as we were about to eat. We have an early dinner—4 p.m.—and, though it’s nothing fancy, it’s a cherished part of our day. It marks...
