Sacred Space. In our current home, the land and the oak groves spoke to me. I knew the house had potential. While the land had been neglected, it felt such a privilege to be the new steward and offer it some much needed and deserved love and attention. After an eighteen month remodel, our small ranch outside of Austin finally feels like home. This iconic tree keeps my feet on the ground while simultaneously inspiring me to look within and connect to a higher force.

Last week I spoke to a savvy group of engaging and intelligent women at the Mommie Series in Houston. I talked about SACRED SPACE.

I can feel the change. The last few weeks of this sweet summer are shifting. Wearing a sweater in the morning and lighting a fire to warm the chilly evenings, signals the whispers of autumn are approaching.

This summer I tended to my soul. For the first time in a long time, I took a pause.

I set an intention to create a summer dedicated to do exactly what I felt like doing. An experiment. What could happen? These past summer days, I mostly longed to fill my time outdoors— by myself, or with family and friends.

Today , Dec 21, 2024 is our winter solstice, when the sun seems to pause before reversing direction. Solstice in Latin ‘sun, stands still.’ It is a wonderful time to stop and like the sun, take a pause (even just for a moment), take a few deep breaths and find your center. 

Elizabeth Irvine shares her journey from nursing to holistic wellness. She discusses the importance of self-care, the evolution of Truewellbeing, and the impact of motherhood on holistic wellness. Elizabeth Irvine shares her experiences with creating sacred space and the impact of environment on well-being. She discusses the importance of recognizing and pursuing one’s passion in life, and the power of positive affirmations in shaping reality.

How I came to know yoga. Try a home yoga practice to bring peace and serenity into your day.

Home, is where you are most fully yourself— the place you belong.

I believe our home’s embody how we live and see ourselves. A reflection of what’s important to us.

Take a moment to reflect about your home. Does your space hold what’s important to you? What is given priority in your home?

As long as I can remember people refer to me ( and I consider myself) a home body. I love to be at home.

Often times it’s fun to share your truewellbeing. The soul space of you. The part of you that makes you special, that’s always there even if you don’t acknowledge it or believe it. I am going to share with you, and I hope that you will share some of ‘your truewellbeing’ in the comments too.

I am a 59 year old woman— mom to three (now all grown up) children, a wife, a dog and horse lover who is happiest when I am with my family, a horse and in nature.

Join me in finding sacredness, begin to weave the thread of joy, and the divine will pull the thread. Here is my latest offering. Language of the Soul 52 Affirmations to Guide You

n preparation for our recent retreat, I pulled from a large stack of journals. The entry I found happened to be from 2012, a reflection from my 50th year. I opened to a page about one of the most memorable times I could recall during my fifty years of living. Eleven through sixteen years of age. I wrote that during this time I felt a deep connection to nature and a horse. The combination of the two allowed me to feel genuine happiness and freedom.

We all have an inner compass that guides us. Some may call it our “gut feeling.” I want to teach you three simple techniques that will help you tap into your intuitive power.

I want to give readers a chance to get to know me. To feel as if we were sitting together outside on my patio with a cup of tea, talking about our lives. It is these kinds of conversations that let us get a deeper understanding of one another, of what makes us who we are. I want to show you what I do and why I love it.

Practice yoga with your child. A beautiful way to spend quality time together in this short and easy to follow yoga sequence.

Allie came to know yoga at three years of age. She is now all grown up—a certified yoga instructor and a Pacifica graduate licensed psychotherapist.

Do you long for a space in your home (and your soul) that is quiet, peaceful and sacred? How do you create a space WITHIN YOU, and your home that nurtures your soul?

When we are in a place that feels good, we find it easier to think, dream and get in touch with the best part of ourselves. Do you want to learn how to transform ordinary environments into a sacred, nourishing space?

Enjoy Sam’s quick and easy Pasta Carbonara, featured in Houston Family Magazine February 2021 issue

The Sangre de Cristo Mountains (In Spanish translates to the “Blood of Christ”) —are just behind our home. This mountain range is the southernmost subrange of the Rocky Mountains. They run from southern Colorado to northern New Mexico. I hike or ride a horse in them most days, and when there isn’t snow on the ground the earth is a blood red color.

At 57 years old, I feel like I’ve returned to the beauty and rhythms of nature.

One evening getting ready for bed, my husband Ron said,

“You should write about your ‘bed of nails' mat. As much as you love that thing, everyone else may too.”

He was talking about my Spoonk acupressure mat.

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Creative work brings me joy. Also: my relationships, adventure, and art - in all of its forms.

After 6+ years learning from the Truewellbeing platform I now freelance within the digital marketing industry. I manage my clients’ content across digital platforms in order to maintain a strong brand voice and digital presence. I create or curate photography for social, write and/or edit copy, design the website, and art direct any current projects.

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Sam’s Pumpkin Soup for November issue of Houston Family Magazine

I like the idea of serving this pumpkin root vegetable soup in the actual pumpkin on our Thanksgiving table.

As we are all spending more time at home these days, let’s dedicate some energy into our dwellings and create a little cherished space. Whether you live in a chic apartment amidst the business of a city, an expansive country house surrounded by acres of land or a dreamy bungalow on the beach—home is where the heart is. And, if this is true, where does the soul live?