Thoughts and ideas
Why you should climb a mountain.
by Paola Balsa
If you've ever climbed or attempted to climb a high mountain, you already know that most of what you do is scramble your way through boulders, rock...
Generosity personified; meet Susan.
by Paola Balsa
I was approached by an amazing group of people who organize flea markets, bazaars and cocktail parties around Denver and was cordially invited to p...
What my relationship with food has taught me.
by Paola Balsa
There have been three times in my life as far back as I can remember where I’ve developed, seemingly out of the blue, issues with food and weight. ...
The wound is the place where the light enters you.
by Paola Balsa
I am very much into quotes, wisdom phrases and deep thoughts and conversations. This one from Rumi is one that, in my opinion, requires deeper thou...
Practice makes progress; perfection is overrated.
by Paola Balsa
I just recently ran a long-distance race; my very first one. I have been exercising out of sheer pleasure for years, but never signed up for a rac...
Taking it One Sip at a Time; Slow Tea
by Paola Balsa
Slowing down is one of those things that should come easy. No matter what the situation, it should not be hard to slow down and chill; to be more a...
The tea lady can 'cause she mixes it with love
by Paola Balsa
The Tea Lady can, cause she mixes it with love…
“Who can take a rainbow Wrap it in a sigh Soak it in the sun and make a groovy lemon pie? The ...
The Gratitude Post
by Paola Balsa
THE GRATITUDE BLOG POST
There’s always been talk about gratefulness and how good it is. We hear about how it makes us appreciate what we have and...
It Takes a Village
by Paola Balsa
I can't remember how many times my mother had to tell me to chew with my mouth closed, or that it was not okay to hit and kick and scream when I wa...