Over the last year there has been one activity that has stood out to me as far superior in kindling joy than anything else in my life. Letter Writing! I developed “Letter Writing Wednesday” and an absolute joy in sending mail. I’ve shared quotes, ideas, charts and more. All to inspire more letter writing via… Continue reading InCoWriMo
If you've been here before you will notice a change. But change is good. If you subscribe to my blog, you will need to resubscribe. Just click on the “Follow” button. either in the right sidebar or in the footer.You’ll see a change in the appearance. I love it. And I hope you do too!… Continue reading Welcome to My New Space on the Web!
A week or so ago I wrote a post called Pivot Prayers. It is one of my favorites and it is crucial to my walk in Christ. A tool to use to bring myself back from distraction. When I am not happy, when I am being negative and sad, I am not focusing on the… Continue reading Prokeimenon
As we begin a brand new year I want to revisit one of my resolutions from last year. Today, being Letter Writing Wednesday, is a perfect time to do just that. Last year my resolution for letter writing was to send a letter every day of the year. I kept track. Not perfectly but I… Continue reading Letter Writing Kindles Joy
Welcome to 2019! A new year to walk on the path to salvation…to meet the risen Lord. Another year to make changes. In me. To take one step at a time to work on joy and love. Daily. I don’t really like the term “New Years Resolution” as it has such a bad reputation. My… Continue reading Happy New Year!
Good Afternoon, my joys! As I mentioned in my last post I wanted to come back and share with you about this term “pivot prayers”. To do so I need to back up a few years and share with you about a poster I named the Pivot Poster. It has been many years since I… Continue reading Pivot Prayers
We are well over half-way through the 55 Maxims Fr. Thomas Hopko has shared with us. Fifty-five maxims of Christian Living, maxims to work towards on our path to salvation. I've quite enjoyed digging into them and I hope that you have as well. Today, week 35... Think and talk about things no more than… Continue reading Maxim Week 35
Happy Letter Writing Wednesday! Last week I mentioned my fabulous idea of hosting a Christmas Card Prep Party. I did it! And it was a huge success, for a first year, last minute idea! We all had our cards and address books. Some snacks, sparkling cider and wine. Lots of chatting and laughter. I only… Continue reading Success!
Be awake, and be attentive. Be fully present where you are—wakefulness, watchfulness, attentiveness.Fr. Thomas Hopko This is a greatly important Maxim. I think one of the most important. We often live in the past or the future. Rarely in the moment. I am currently reading a book called "Time and Despondency: Regaining the Present in… Continue reading Maxim Week 34
I promise this will be the last time I mention Christmas cards…for this year. It’s just that I had an amazing idea come to mind and I wanted to share it with you! You know the home party’s people have? Tupperware, Pampered Chef, etc. I don’t want to sell anything (except maybe letter writing in… Continue reading How about a party?
Kindler of Joy! 