Life Archives - Eliza Cross

Facing My Worst Self in the Grocery Line

August 6, 2023 by Eliza Cross

Every few weeks, I drive to my local Sprouts store and buy a couple bags of organic Guatemalan coffee. This particular Sprouts store is a rather, shall we say, relaxed establishment where long lines are part of the experience. On a recent Thursday at 5 p.m., three cashiers were open and the lines of people stretched all … Read more

A Letter to My 17 Year Old Self

July 27, 2023July 26, 2023 by Eliza Cross

This is a post I wrote a few birthdays ago. As the years pass, I find that I’m more introspective on my birthday — so deeply grateful for another year and all of the experiences and blessings of this life. I recently found a photo of myself taken about forty years ago. As I studied … Read more

Finding What I Lost in the Classified Ads

July 30, 2023June 30, 2023 by Eliza Cross

I can divide my adolescence in two parts: Before and After. The break happened when I was thirteen, on what began as a normal day. I was at a girlfriend’s house when my mom called and asked me to come home. Opening the front door I discovered Dad on the couch fighting back tears, a … Read more

Try Weensy Little Micro Goals For Big Results

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 by Eliza Cross

A man in athletic clothing doing pushups while holding hand weights.

I’m a fan of setting micro goals to make big things happen. Let me explain. Many of us struggle to set realistic New Year’s resolutions and accomplish all of our hopes and plans. Instead, I’m a fan of making tiny little micro goals I might actually achieve. For instance, if I’m procrastinating on a project … Read more

Atomic Habits Book Giveaway

November 25, 2021August 27, 2021 by Eliza Cross

Cover of the book Atomic Habits by James Clear

Dear friends,

For the past week I’ve been learning about the life-changing possibilities of developing great habits. I just finished reading a truly inspiring book, and can’t wait to share it with you.

One Step Forward, One Step Back on My Path to Enlightenment

July 31, 2021July 18, 2021 by Eliza Cross

Words matter.

Saturday night I learned that a blog post I wrote won a Colorado Authors League award. When I heard the news,

My Three Worst and Best Decisions

November 25, 2021May 10, 2021 by Eliza Cross

Think like a monk book by Jay Shetty shown with a plant, a journal, a pen and a glass of iced tea

I just finished reading Jay Shetty‘s inspiring book Think Like a Monk,

Giveaway: Win The New Frontier Cookbook

November 6, 2020October 23, 2020 by Eliza Cross

Dear friends,

Do you ever read cookbooks like novels? I do, and The Pioneer Woman’s cookbooks are perfect when you’re in that cozy mood to read about food, cooking and cattle.

Ree Drummond’s latest, The New Frontier,* (William Morrow, publisher)

13 Natural Ways to Lower Your Cortisol Levels

February 3, 2021October 10, 2020 by Eliza Cross

Dear friends,

Thank goodness for Zoom calls, am I right?

At least once a week, videoconferencing with clients forces me to sweep the counters of empty Tostitos bags, and

Capture Your Memories of the Pandemic

February 28, 2022August 19, 2020 by Eliza Cross

Dear friends, When you think back on this unusual year, which memories of the pandemic stand out for you? If you haven’t already done so, perhaps you’d enjoy capturing some of your recollections while they’re still fresh in your mind. Who knows? Your experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and the events of 2020 may someday … Read more