What brings you joy? What brings you happiness? Wait. Aren’t they the same thing? Joy is something deep inside me, despite circumstances; it is a contentment and inner peace. Happiness is an outward expression; you can see it on my face. It’s a smile, a laugh. I have been finding little ways to experience joy in my personal… Read More What brings you joy?
“What you are afraid of is never as bad as what you imagine. The fear you let build up in your mind is worse than the situation that actually exists.” – Spencer Johnson So true. For me, fear causes anxiety and agitation. It brings about an overwhelm sometimes to the point of immobility. It is… Read More What Would You Do if You Weren’t Afraid
Garden harvest season is nearly over here in NEPA. Can I tell you something? It drove me absolutely batty not to have a big productive garden this summer. And thank you, Facebook memories, for reminding me of all the yummy, colorful eggplants, beans, peaches, cucumbers, peppers, apples and more that I didn’t harvest this year.… Read More A Humble Harvest
Maybe you’ve heard the phrase, “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” I have heard those words many times. And I used to believe they were true. But … I’m not so sure, anymore. A Google search on this topic will turn up various philosophical perspectives, and even Biblical references and research. But,… Read More Finding Grace and Feeling Thankful
I adore daffodils. They’re so fresh, and vibrant. One of the first signs of spring — the time of rebirth, and new starts. I love the way daffodils smell. They so strongly bring back poignant memories. Not necessarily sad, but yet, sometimes sad. Daffodils remind me of my childhood, my backyard, and Easter. I remember… Read More There is always hope … {and a quote that speaks to me}
I am stuck. Yet my mind and heart are racing I have so much to say, but there is no one to talk to because this one is sick, and that one, too, and this one just lost her spouse, and that one her only child and I am just mired in my thoughts and… Read More Confessions of an Anxious Mom {and a Challenge to Help Combat the Demons}
If you have not slept or if you have slept, or if you have a headache, or sciatica, or leprosy, or thunderstroke. I beseech you, by all angels, to hold your peace, and not pollute the morning. – Ralph Waldo Emerson When I first came across this quote, I laughed out loud. I found it… Read More Don’t Pollute Your Mornings {and a quote that speaks to me}
WELCOME to my weekly post where I share about what I’m creating right now and what I’m loving, and give you a peek into what we’ve been up to this past week. *** What I’m creating ….. After a great night’s sleep on Friday night, and then breakfast with my love on Saturday morning, I was… Read More A Peek Into What I’ve Been Creating and Loving This Past Week
Anger sucks. That seeing-red, heart-racing, seething fury we experience when we’ve been wronged in some way. Like “road rage” for any occasion. Yep, I’ve been there. Have you? Indeed. There are countless self-help books aimed at helping us to identify the root cause of our anger. To work through our anger. And ultimately, to control… Read More The Tough Work of Forgiving {and a Quote that Speaks to Me}
WELCOME to my weekly post where I share about what I’m creating right now and what I’m loving, and give you a peek into what we’ve been up to this past week. *** What I’m creating ….. This week in my humble sewing studio I’ve been working a lot with laminated cotton. Have you heard of… Read More A Peek Into What I’ve Been Creating and Loving This Past Week