Wabi Sabi Maroc

Winter arrives without apology. The days shorten. The light softens. The world quiets. In wabi-sabi, winter is not a pause between “real” seasons—it is  the practice. This is the season that reminds us we aren't meant to be endlessly productive, endlessly blooming, endlessly becoming. Just as the earth rests beneath frost and fallen leaves, we are invited to slow our pace and listen more closely to what remains when the noise fades. Winter teaches us the beauty of restraint.

There’s something deeply comforting about tending a garden in the fall. The air is crisp, the light softens, and the garden begins its quiet retreat beneath layers of golden leaves. In the spirit of wabi-sabi, autumn becomes more than an ending — it’s a lesson in transition, patience, and preparation. Wabi-sabi reminds us to find beauty in imperfection and impermanence — and few places reflect that better than the garden in fall. The fading blooms, curling leaves, and weather

In a world that often feels rushed and disconnected, the simple act of preparing and sharing tea can serve as a powerful reminder of what truly matters. Both the Japanese tea ceremony, rooted in the philosophy of wabi-sabi, and the Moroccan tea ritual, a cornerstone of hospitality, offer more than just refreshment. They are both rich with life lessons transcending generations that can help us lead more mindful, connected, and intentional lives. Wabi-Sabi: The Art of Mindful I

Thanks to the encouragement of my new gardening buddy (thanks Kathy J!), I decided to get a head start on this year's gardening plans by trying winter sowing. It sounds crazy, but winter sowing is a gardening technique in which you plant seeds in containers outdoors during the winter. Yes, during the winter! The process involves using clear plastic containers, like milk or water jugs, to create mini greenhouses filled with soil and seeds. The containers are left outside durin