Category Archives: Together Apart

A Quarantined Life…What I’ve Learned About Myself…(so far)

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Marcia Ren

Edit your life frequently and ruthlessly. It’s your masterpiece after all. Hello, sweet friend… There has never been a better time to get to know yourself —intentionally or not… This week I decided to take Joe’s suggestion and write about masks. I’m now realizing that perhaps he was referring to the cute ones I made… that being said… I’ve been able to see and experience another part of myself day-to-day…week-to-week in this whole evolution of quarantine time. It’s a strange revelation, during a time of social distancing, just how important a healthy relationship with yourself can be. As life pauses … Read the full blog post →

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A Quarantined Life…Cultivate-Reset…(+ Boston Cream Pie)

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Marcia Ren

Happy May!🌸 The best is yet to be… Hello, sweet friend… When I chose “cultivate” as my word for 2020 https://marciascottagebythesea.com/hello-january/I had no idea what this year would bring… But it is was a word I wanted to explore… To cultivate a more meaningful life… It wasn’t about living life under perfect circumstances… It was about doing the best I could with the circumstances I found myself in… creating greater peace, comfort and belonging. It gives me chills to even think about how this unexpected turn of events in our world is transforming how we live… Cultivating a more meaningful … Read the full blog post →

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