Right now is a really difficult time, and I sincerely hope that you and your loved ones are well. I currently have the incredible privilege of working from home, and in that time I’ve taken a photo each time I feel joyful to remind myself of the good moments that come in every day. I …
As usual it’s been a little while since I’ve been on here–life has been so busy and I’ve been adjusting to my senior year schedule. I’ve got a notebook page full of blog post ideas and all that’s left is finding the time to write them all! Overall it’s been a really great start to …
It has been quite a while since I have done a book review, and I was sent a copy of Szen Zone in exchange for my honest review. I have been looking forward to writing this post, and the life got in the way. From Monday evening until today at 1pm I had a terrible migraine headache, …
As many of you probably know, my college schedule for the past two years has been anything but calm. Simply put, most of my days involve a multitude of sticky notes and lists about meetings, tasks, appointment times, and other to-do list items. My own definition of what it means to be busy has changed significantly since …
As you may know, I have been practicing and studying meditation regularly for the past few weeks. Already I have learned so much from the practice that has benefitted my daily life this semester. Meditating each morning and night is quickly becoming a habit, which has recently been paired with my new essential oil diffuser (more …
When I was younger, creativity was a natural part of my life. I loved to read, write, draw, and imagine. It was a natural extension of my true self, and how I spent much of my time. As I got older, this creativity got replaced with obligations and other interests and started to lose its second …
As the semester comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the transformative experience that it has been. This semester has definitely been the busiest academic semester that I have had thus far, but also one of the most rewarding. Many of people have asked me how I manage to blog in addition to my …
As I drove past crop fields and rolling hills in the Iowa countryside, my thoughts drifted to how I started my vegan journey and found this calling. Within the past year I have experienced the ups and downs of a vegan lifestyle, especially with how it fits in a college setting. It was a steep …
The fairy lights above my head twinkle and my pumpkin pecan waffle candle fills the room with a sense of autumnal calm. At 11:48pm I am finally able to start preparing for the day and week ahead. This week is mid semester exam week, and I know that I am not the only one feeling …
Today marks one year of The Wise Willow, and as I sit here writing this post my heart is filled with joy as I remember the journey that I have been on. One year ago I decided to press the button that has changed my life. I launched my blog with a vision of sharing …
