Live it to Give it Interview with Lacy Ellman (Part 1) + Free Book Giveaway!

I met Lacy Clark Ellman in 2010 when she was still Lacy Clark. Since that time she's gotten married, completed her Masters in Theology and Culture, moved across the country (a time or two), launched her website, A Sacred Journey, and most recently completed her wonderful new book, "Pilgrim Principles."

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Journey of the Heart

It's hard to believe yesterday morning I awoke in Vienna and today I am tucked safely inside my Seattle home. True, the world cannot be discovered by a journey of miles, but... I never cease to be amazed at the wonders that unfold when I choose to open my heart and let a foreign land enter my soul.

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Romancing the Soul

Today I share with you the gorgeous words of my friend and teaching partner, Christine Valters Paintner. As I was reading this excerpt on her recent newsletter, I found myself longing to go on this adventure until I awakened from my dreamlike state and realized I am helping create this luscious journey. Whether you're able to dust off your passport and join us in Vienna (yes?) or not... I think you'll enjoy a moment of respite while reading this love letter to the city that inspired countless imaginative souls and artists. It's a wonderful way to begin the new year!

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When moving forward requires a step backward...

...remembering the times "back before"... before I’d published a book or hosted a blog under my ‘real’ name or become a whoop-de-doo “certified” life coach... back when I was an unvarnished rebel – a psychotherapist who was willing to blog – a spiritual person struggling with the church – a mom whose kids were driving her crazy... In the “back before,” I wrote.

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How to Plan Spontaneity

Somewhere along the way, my subconscious dubbed this season "The Summer of Spontaneous (SoS)"... days glorious and effortless, seamless in spirit, and resonating with fun. With such a focus, the logical challenge becomes how to prepare for this spontaneity since the very definition means 'unplanned.' It's a mind-boggling oxymoron to consider, but in this day and age stressing filled calendars and limited time, I took it upon myself to do exactly that... Plan.

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