Journal
Trust in the timing
It’s been a minute . . . but the smallest signs of Vaughan Baker are back.
Good things take time. I’ve always loved this saying - although struggle with always accepting it. When I have an idea, or have said I will do something, I want to get it done as quickly as possible. Of course I want it to be good, but more importantly, I want to get it done fast. I constantly wish and work on making this not the case, and on truely believing that I can take my time.
I’ve been wanting...
Process
An 'original plum torte'
The past few months, more than ever, we eat in more than we eat out. If I reflect, it has probably taken me up until my 30th year to learn to slow down (and I still have a lot more learning to do). Furthermore, it’s probably taken having a child to really stop trying to do too much and enjoy long days at home. This change of pace, which I've discussed here and here, along with more time spent in our home has meant that we are exploring and growing our time spent on personal interests and...
Writing as Ritual
As we swing into the new year we have fresh energy and new beginnings on our mind, and so I thought I’d share one of my own intentions for the year ahead.
Transitioning with grace
There are many ideas currently turning over for Vaughan Baker, but my time and presence has turned towards motherhood - to nurturing and nourishing our daughter. At times this drastic and immediate shift in my focus can be very challenging. The lack of time and energy for my own projects something I have never before experienced. Daily I am being taught to slow down, to have patience, and that I do not need a comprehensive ‘to do’ list to tick off in order to feel accomplished. I do not always nail this, and am still working through the process of...
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