by Martha Brettschneider | Mar 23, 2025 | Mindfulness, Motivation
Yesterday I ventured into my messy back yard for the first time this year. Because I allow dead foliage to overwinter to support critter habitat, a lot of work was needed to clear, clip, prune, and yank out what doesn’t serve the garden’s spring intentions. I cleared...
by Martha Brettschneider | Mar 10, 2025 | Mindful Parenting, Mindfulness
Just like the adults in their lives, kids need tools to regulate their stress levels and navigate big emotions. That’s why I’m so excited to share this guest post from Joe Skoff, the producer behind Mello, a new meditation podcast designed for kids. Having...
by Martha Brettschneider | Mar 6, 2025 | Mindful Photography
If you are a Damselwings subscriber, you may have seen a mention or two about a new project I am co-creating on Instagram with my dear friend and fellow Sage photographer Melissa Maillett. Here’s an example of what we’re playing with @the_sage_photography_project...
by Martha Brettschneider | Feb 23, 2025 | Mental Fitness
It’s been another week of intentional dismantling and chaos creation by our elected (and unelected) leadership. As I write on this quiet Sunday morning, however, I am celebrating that I have managed to stay grounded and action-oriented. High points: Finding the right...
by Martha Brettschneider | Feb 2, 2025 | Mental Fitness
“Empathy is really important… Only when our clever brain and our human heart work together in harmony can we achieve our true potential.” ~ Jane Goodall It’s been a week. As I write this on Sunday, February 2, I am astounded by the profound power of empathy in action...
