Grace Notes
a blog about life’s everyday magic
a blog about life’s everyday magic
As the world is undoubtedly moving towards digital communication, handwritten letters are fast becoming a rare commodity. In fact, most people haven’t written a personal letter in years, as per…
Even the most cheerful people are going to find themselves in a bad mood every now and then. When that happens, it’s important to have a reserve of ways to…
From the school drop-off to work, back to school, then dinner preparations, putting the kids to bed, and cleaning up the house, and before you know it, you’re on your…
Every year, January 1st can feel like a fresh beginning, a date to start something new, something exciting. But it’s no surprise by now that making lasting change overnight isn’t…
Whether you are a resolution maker or not, no one can deny the excitement of a new year and all the possibilities that come with it. It offers us a…
Clear personal boundaries include many moving parts and are instrumental in cultivating a sense of self-love and self-worth. Such boundaries are the guidelines you establish to safeguard your emotional and…
If the combination of shorter days and colder temperatures causes you to grapple with the winter blues, you’re not alone. During the dreary months of winter, it’s not uncommon to…
As the year draws to a close, there seems to be a natural inclination for introspection and anticipation that stirs within us. The impending transition to a new year –…
Did you know the Latin root that the word “compassion” originated from means “to suffer with”? Compassion is an empathetic emotional response to someone’s suffering that makes you want to…
Words by Christen Hammons The idea for Bella Grace began many years before it finally came to fruition through a series of short conversations about simple pleasures and ordinary magic between…
Although people have practiced mindfulness for thousands of years, the word has made its way into our vocabulary, books, and social media feeds more recently than ever. For the uninitiated,…
Although the term “stream of consciousness” first appeared in William James’s 1890 The Principles of Psychology book, the technique had existed long before it was named. Since the nineteenth century,…