An Alphabet of Affections
To truly know a writer is to understand the quiet, sensory fragments of the world that make their heart expand. Here is a living collection of the textures, rituals, and earthly magic that feed my pen and sustain my soul:
Of the Earth & Sky
🤍 Keeping my hands deep in the soil with the golden sunshine warming my shoulders
🤍 Stepping into the morning air to watch the sunrise and listen to the clear clarity of birdsong
🤍 Walking barefoot on the cool dampness of grass or the soft, shifting texture of a sandy beach
🤍 Wandering through Nature, cloud-watching by day, and marvelling at starlit skies, and observing all the Moon’s changing phases
🤍 The intoxicating aroma of petrichor after rain, the soft velvet of green moss, and sitting quietly beneath my apple trees
🤍 The dramatic, electric thrill of thunderstorms balanced by the comforting rhythm of heavy rain on a tin roof
🤍 Spontaneous road trips and planned adventures, singing at the top of my lungs in my car
🤍 Bright, joyful flowers that fill a room with fragrance—especially freesias, sunflowers, starflowers, jasmine, and lilac
🤍 The simple luxury of sun-ripened mangoes, and the healing medicine of plant-based cooking and eating
🤍Barefoot gardening in sunshine and in rain as I tend my heirloom vegetables, and pluck fruit from trees, bushes and canes
Of the Hearth & Page
🤍 The infinite possibilities of learning, reading, and getting lost in the rhythm of beautiful words
🤍 Sitting by the glow of the woodstove, breathing in jasmine essential oil, while beeswax pillar candles flicker in the quiet
🤍 The comforting delight of watching rom-coms, and listening to the soul-stirring music of Mozart
🤍 Unwinding from the world with long, hot showers, and deep, restorative massages
🤍 Laughing until my belly hurts, and sharing long, long heart-to-heart hugs with the people I hold dear
🤍 Spending precious time with my loved ones, and listening to the beautiful sound of my gorgeous husband singing
🤍 The gentle, grounding company of cats curled up beside me
Of the Spirit & Ritual
🤍 Intentionally cultivating a life rooted in kindness, meditation, and deep friendships
🤍 Holding a sacred space for heart-felt, deeply meaningful conversations that touch the soul
🤍 Embracing the profound gifts of silence and solitude to recharge my creative wellspring
Every story I write, ceremony I weave, student I teach, and cosmic map I read is infused with the frequencies of love, Nature, and kindness. If your soul feels aligned with this space, I warmly invite you to explore my books.
