Heather J. LonghurstThe Mountain Will Teach HerA while back I decided to climb my first big mountain. I love hiking and backpacking and have stood atop my fair share of small peaks. But…Oct 29, 20181Oct 29, 20181
Heather J. LonghurstLife WeedsI was sitting in a church meeting the other day. We started talking about some of the really important things that we all want to include…Apr 26, 20171Apr 26, 20171
Heather J. LonghurstMaking Room for Parsley and SageIn many of my posts I’ve shared with you the things I’m taking out of my life — junk emails, extra clothes and shoes, commitments, etc. But…Mar 27, 2017Mar 27, 2017
Heather J. LonghurstThings that Sparkle: 5 Lessons Learned at a Ballroom CompetitionI spent most of last week at a huge ballroom dance competition. It’s an event that I attend every year as part of my job, along with about…Mar 20, 20171Mar 20, 20171
Heather J. LonghurstTiny Changes that are Transforming my LifeIt is spring. The trees are covered with little green possibilities that are beginning to awaken. I’ve felt particularly connected to the…Mar 6, 2017Mar 6, 2017
Heather J. LonghurstWhen Friends Experience Loss: 7 Simple Things You Can Do To HelpI noticed this week that almost everywhere I went I encountered someone who is dealing with loss. Many of my friends and family members…Feb 27, 2017Feb 27, 2017
Heather J. LonghurstRediscovering Thoreau: 5 simple ideas it took me 20 years to understandWhen I was 20 years old I spent a few months studying the works of Henry David Thoreau. I was an English major in college and this, of…Feb 20, 2017Feb 20, 2017
Heather J. LonghurstJoy Takes Guts (and other things I learned while cleaning out my closet)I’ve turned my attention to my closet.Feb 12, 2017Feb 12, 2017
Heather J. LonghurstSimplifying Screen Time: 6 StepsWhen you start to think about simplifying your entire life, it can become overwhelming very quickly. For me, the easiest place to start was…Feb 6, 2017Feb 6, 2017
Heather J. LonghurstThe Art of Going SlowIn my search for simplicity, one of the first things I’ve noticed about myself is that I am always in a hurry. I make lists for myself for…Jan 23, 20171Jan 23, 20171