In yoga, we try to cultivate what is known as “beginner’s mind,” which means that we want to approach our practices with openness and a sense of curiosity, letting go of expectations of what we “should” be doing, and focusing on what we are doing. In this way we can experience growth and mindfulness, without […]
Nicole’s Favourite Things: The Southeast Asia Adventure Edition
February 26, 2026 by 52 Comments
I’ve been home for two and a half weeks, and it already feels like my trip to Southeast Asia was some kind of dream that happened ages ago. This month has just flown by, what with travel and then recovering from travel, with catching up on all the one million things that I was behind […]
Deep Breath: The Journey To Inhale Exhale
February 23, 2026 by 54 Comments
“Move about after dinner, and meet acquaintance whose name I have forgotten, but connect with literature. I ask if he has published anything lately. He says that his work is not, and never can be, for publication. Thought passes through my mind to the effect that this attitude might with advantage be adopted by many […]
Ten Titles: Vacation Reading Winter 2026
February 19, 2026 by 44 Comments
When it comes to travel, nothing beats an e-reader. I have a whole system about putting books on hold on Libby, and then strategically suspending and unsuspending them to fill my Kobo just before I leave on vacation to maximize the three-week borrowing term. It works great! Unless the Kobo freezes up and has an […]
My Southeast Asia Adventure
February 16, 2026 by 64 Comments
Happy Monday! For Valentine’s Day, I got a lot of sleep, and thank goodness. I think I underestimated how exhausted I was from travel, jetlag, and the busyness of our trip to Southeast Asia. It was well worth it but still I am glad to be, in the words of Spirit of the West, home […]
Five For Friday: The So Very Grateful Edition
February 13, 2026 by 97 Comments
Inhaling Love, Exhaling Happiness. First of all, thank you all SO much for your enthusiasm and support for Inhale Exhale! I am overwhelmed with love and happiness. I have been receiving so many lovely messages and it means the world to me. My little novel is but a drop in the ocean of books released […]
INHALE EXHALE IS HERE!!!!!
January 22, 2026 by 75 Comments
Hi friends, I am interrupting my blog break to tell you my exciting news: ZOMG I cannot believe it, friends. It’s here it’s here it’s here! Full book description and all the purchase details are available at nicolemacpherson.com (and it’s such a pretty little website!!!), but here are some shortcuts: Print: Purchase from Indigo Purchase […]
