“It is not enough to be busy. So are the ants. The question is: what are we busy about?”Henry David Thoreau I’m feeling very restful today. I’ve had zero caffeine and read books, letting myself flow through the day. I’m juggling a few things but taking my time with all of them. With my 40thContinue reading “Rest and Reset”
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Richness of Friendship
“A good writer possesses not only his own spirit but also the spirit of his friends.” – Friedrich Nietzsche I hope my friends see themselves in the person I’ve become and in the words that I write. I don’t get out much these days, but I do love my friends dearly. There’s a writer IContinue reading “Richness of Friendship”
Journey to Peace
“Peace is a journey of a thousand miles and it must be taken one step at a time.” -Lyndon B. Johnson This quote is the perfect follow-up to my last post, Solitude is a process. I have a Sunday Solitude that has been developed for years into a day that gently flows me back toContinue reading “Journey to Peace”
Solitude is a Process
“Strange, how rich it feels to be cleansed of all chatter.” -Pico Iyer When holidays land on Sunday, it throws off my entire week. Lol Solitude is a beautiful process for me. I’ve taken ideas from Julia Cameron, Hermann Hesse, and of course, we can’t forget Jesus. There’s some intention involved, but nothing more thanContinue reading “Solitude is a Process”
Happy Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day from Jayne.Press To all the fathers: half and stepfathers, long-distance and close-by fathers, fathers who dream of being fathers, fathers who father others who aren’t blood. We are grateful for the intentional and healthy ways you remain present.
Gentle Reminder
“Tyrants always fear art because tyrants want to mystify while art tends to clarify. The good artist is a vehicle of truth, he formulates ideas which would otherwise remain vague and focuses attention upon facts which can then no longer be ignored. The tyrant persecutes the artist by silencing him or by attempting to degradeContinue reading “Gentle Reminder”
Coffee Shop Vibes
“Some writers like to work in other places like coffee shops, but I can’t – I’d end up people-watching. And if I were at a bookstore, I’d be reading. Sometimes I have some music on, but usually I like it quiet.” -Julie Kagawa I haven’t had a good writing session at a coffee shop inContinue reading “Coffee Shop Vibes”
Spark Joy
A story should entertain the writer, too.” -Stephen King This is true for both writing and real life! From what I’ve learned over the past 10 years, it’s that whether you have tons of money or no money at all, it’s your job to find the fun in life. Don’t wait for this or that.Continue reading “Spark Joy”
Go Big for Your Joy
Learn to be happy where you are. Learn to kiss the kids and clean the house how you want to because I promise you that those things are going to pay off. Let it go. Take this summer to let go of the things that keep you from living your best life. I really wantContinue reading “Go Big for Your Joy”
Keep Going
“One day you will look back and see that all along you were blooming.” – Morgan Harper Nichols Here’s a gentle reminder. Don’t forget to look back and take time to appreciate all that you’ve survived and accomplished. Now keep going.
