2026 Tea n Talks
Saturdays at 2:00 pm Central time
June 20 -- Tori J will facilitate
September 19 -- Diana D and Dana L
October 31 -- Gretchen O
If you would like the Zoom link, email
Summer 2026 Retreat
Join us for a weekend or just for Saturday! We'll gather at the enchanting Ronora Lodge and Retreat Center in Watervliet, Michigan, August 14-16. The modern Cherry Wood Lodge is bright, airy, and accessible too.
2026 is our 10th year of reviving a long-time summer tradition. Walks through the woods, conversations in the yard, communal meal prep in the kitchen, maybe a field trip to our favorite nearby esoteric shop, a swim in the lake... and even a couple of workshops.
Registration will open mid-June.
Joy in Absence
At times we can be the orchestrator of our own discomfort. We choose things for our lives and at times we don't consider the weight those things may have. Protecting your joy is not only about preserving your own happiness. It preserves both your mental and physical health. Life is stressful enough without adding things that create more hardship. That's not self love or care. What may logically be the right thing may not be the most healthy thing for your life. Wisdom is learning your limits and where to step back for your own personal well being.
It's been three years since I started my journey for a more joyful existence. Some things I kept in my life out of obligation even though I knew they were causing me harm. I wanted to be a good person. I wanted to do the right thing. I had no peace. I was never able to rest my body or my thoughts. Rest is necessary for a positive experience and peaceful life. You can't live in chaos and expect peace or joy. You can't heal or be healthy without the ability to regenerate through effective rest.