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“It’s not what you take but what you leave behind that defines greatness.” – Edward Gardner

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Finding Balance in Fall

It’s officially fall! Fall is by far my favorite season. It’s always held a special place in my heart because my birthday is in October. But as the years have passed, I’ve grown to love it more and more. I can’t tell you how happy I was on the first…

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January 26, 2026

Your Intuitive Purpose with Life Stage Analysis Template

Life can be beautiful. Life can be messy. Life can be confusing. From a very young age, I was always interested in figuring out my…
January 23, 2026

I Read This Book in One Day!

Almost two years ago, I purchased a book and then promptly put it on my bookshelf. I was in the midst of exploring many different…
January 21, 2026

The Preserve at Sugar Creek | A Frigid Mid-January

It’s so cold outside right now. It’s crazy, since without a blanket of snow on the ground it almost looks warm if you don’t know…
January 19, 2026

Feminine Wisdom in the Christian Canon #3 | There is No Longer Male or Female

When studying the Christian Canon, I think it’s important to understand why things might’ve been written. Understanding the cultural and historic undertones surrounding a piece…

Living simply is a wonderful goal to have. Cultivating a peaceful inner life and embracing nature’s rhythms are two of the greatest gifts we can give to our families.

● About Me

Hi, I’m Nicole. I absolutely love my peaceful, quiet, country life. I romanticize it daily. I’m a firm believer that a peaceful and beautiful life can be found by all if we choose to look for it.

I’m a very spiritual person, and I highly value my walk with God. My practice involves living simply, practicing contentment, connecting with nature, and exploring the faith tradition I was born into through a lens of hope and compassion for all people, life on this planet, and the earth itself.