“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”
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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.
And Here We Are
II. You see we’re tired, my heart and I. We dealt with books, we trusted men, And in our own blood drenched the pen, As if such colours could not fly. We walked too straight for fortune’s end, We loved too true to keep a friend ; At last we’re tired, my heart and I.Continue reading “And Here We Are”
My Happy Pill
“The most important thing is to enjoy your life – to be happy – it’s all that matters.” -Audrey Hepburn I used to scoff at quotes like this. Now I let the enjoyment come to me as much as it wants to. I welcome joy and ease. The struggle comes on its own too. LikeContinue reading “My Happy Pill”
Summer Incoming
In honor of summer, I wanted to share this piece by Amy Lowell from the Poetry Foundation. I love a good bath and I love even more summer flowing in through the windows. Bath By Amy Lowell The day is fresh-washed and fair, and there is a smell of tulips and narcissus in the air. TheContinue reading “Summer Incoming”
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