by Marijke McCandless | Sep 25, 2024 | Juicy Practices Newsletter
Hello Reader! This week, I’ve paused for breath—figuratively and in a literal experiment. I set a timer for every 15 minutes to take two breaths—no expectations, just a moment to be present with my body. I then practice an inner smile, as I describe in Naked in...
by Marijke McCandless | Sep 17, 2024 | Juicy Practices Newsletter
Hello Reader! We spent 70 days of Summer hanging out mainly in Washington State, with a final stint in California near Lake Tahoe. I love the rich greenery, the rugged Cascade mountains, and our precious family time together. Despite growing up in Washington State, we...
by Marijke McCandless | Sep 10, 2024 | Juicy Practices Newsletter
Hello Reader! Stringing Bead Necklaces for Life Anyone who’s spent time with a 2- to 4-year-old knows the joy of watching them learn how to string beads or buttons together. It’s one of my favorite activities with my grandkids. We pour out a pile of beads...
by Marijke McCandless | Sep 3, 2024 | Juicy Practices Newsletter
Hello Reader! “We forgot the hugs and kisses part!” The other night, during my 3-year-old granddaughter Cedar’s ten-step bedtime routine (potty, brush teeth, diaper, jammies, shade down, night light and white noise on, read one book, share our actual...
by Marijke McCandless | Aug 27, 2024 | Juicy Practices Newsletter
Hello Reader! Butt Tendonitis That was the unofficial diagnosis of the nagging pain in my butt. Perhaps resuming jogging and pickleball just before sitting for seven days on a zafu wasn’t the best idea. A few days after our retreat, and just before heading out on a...
