Deep within the woods in Vanderbilt lies a retreat center known as Song of the Morning. I first heard of it from Paula, one of my coworkers, & have longed to visit it for several years. This past weekend they hosted a retreat called “Happiness Is” which seemed like a good fit – & it exceeded my hopes & expectations. I was originally going...

“We are not going in circles, we are going upwards. The path is a spiral; we have already climbed many steps.” Hermann Hesse In some important ways, my life has unexpectedly taken a path that leaves me with a sensation that I’ve traveled full circle. I don’t view this as inherently negative or positive, & I hope that my life will continue to unfold...

Hi, I’m Jessa, certified organizer, interior designer, & the founder of Serentopia! Deep inhale…& deep exhale. Attempting to create & maintain your ideal home environment can sometimes feel lonely & stressful. With the demands of modern day life, it’s highly unlikely that you have hour upon free hour to devote to the cause – even though deep down you know it’s important to you....

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