The Leveiza Journal
Thoughtful routines, quiet inspiration, and the scents becoming part of the life unfolding around us.
Best Candles for Your Morning Routine
My mornings have changed with every stage of my life. These days, I’ve come to appreciate a quieter beginning and the simple things that help me ease into whatever the day brings.
Read MoreWhat AI Cannot Create
Artificial intelligence can generate words, images, and ideas. But it cannot create the memories, values, and lived experiences that give a story its meaning.
Read MoreHow to Make Your Home Smell Good Without Overpowering the Room
Simple ways to make your home smell inviting without letting fragrance overwhelm the room.
Read MoreThe Last College Move
After raising five children, we recently moved our youngest out of his college apartment and back home. Somewhere among the boxes and tired arms, I realized it was our last college move—a bittersweet ending to a season of motherhood that once seemed as though it would last forever.
Read MoreHow I Choose the Right Candle for Every Room in My Home
I do not choose a candle simply because it belongs in a certain room. I choose it according to what is happening there—the work, meals, prayer, celebration, movement, or rest. Here is how I let real life guide the candles I use throughout my home.
Read MoreI Chose to Be Their Mother
People sometimes ask why I chose not to pursue the career many expected me to have. The answer has always been simple: I chose to be their mother.
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