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...
by Marijke McCandless | Aug 20, 2024 | Juicy Practices Newsletter
Hello Reader! Summer Joys and Trials I recently returned from a 7-day silent retreat with Cheri Huber at the 4 Acre Zen Center in Sequim, WA, which offered a much-needed pause amidst the fullness of life leading up to it. With so much happening, including a visit from...
by Marijke McCandless | Jul 30, 2024 | Juicy Practices Newsletter
Hello Reader! When I was about 3 or 4, I remember one day looking up and seeing a rainbow for the first time. That such unexpected beauty could appear out of thin air stopped me entirely. I was awestruck. Rainbows – a phenomenon created from light and water droplets...
by Marijke McCandless | Jul 23, 2024 | Juicy Practices Newsletter
Hello Reader! This past week has been filled with precious moments and intense feelings (we are currently living with a toddler!), making it a ripe time for growth and reflection. One particularly insightful moment came from my 3-year-old granddaughter, Cedar. While...
