by Simply Olivia Grace | Oct 1, 2018 | thoughts
Good morning friends, I want to share a practice that has been helping me stay steadfast in the midst of a lot of change lately. This beautiful prayer from Saint Philaret is designed to be prayed in the morning, to set a peaceful intention for the day. I’ve...
by Simply Olivia Grace | Sep 24, 2018 | travel
It was evening when the bus deposited us, and our luggage, on the sidewalk of the Galway hostel. Now, hostels are funny places — a little unnerving and thrilling, both for the same reason: you never know who you’ll encounter or what you will find. We’ll not...
by Simply Olivia Grace | Sep 17, 2018 | travel
“What strange phenomena we find in a great city, all we need do is stroll about with our eyes open.” — Charles Baudelaire Banners of flags hung across cobblestone streets. Talented street musicians. The smell of ground espresso in corner side cafes. The sound of...
by Simply Olivia Grace | Sep 10, 2018 | journaling
Hello again, friends! We’ve been on a roll this year with the seasonal journal prompts series, so I figured we’d better finish strong. After all, what better season is there than autumn to cozy up with a hot mug of tea and a fresh page in your journal? With so much...
by Simply Olivia Grace | Sep 3, 2018 | travel
Hello friends! Autumn has come to us at last. There’s a chill in the evening wind, the woodland trees are burning to gold, and the apples taste better than usual, especially with a dash of cinnamon on top. Last week, I joined my study abroad group for a bustling — and...