Rest & Relaxation

“It’s very important that we re-learn the art of resting and relaxing. Not only does it help prevent the onset of many illnesses that develop through chronic tension and worrying; it allows us to clear our minds, focus, and find creative solutions to problems.” -Thich Nhat Hanh Spring Break Day 1 I made soup withContinue reading “Rest & Relaxation”

Okay, It’s My Turn Now

“And I said to my body, softly: ‘I want to be your friend.’ It took a long breath and replied: ‘I have been waiting my whole life for this.” -Unknown I’m on spring break from college, and it feels so right!! I know my week off will fly by, but I’m going to do myContinue reading “Okay, It’s My Turn Now”

Against All Odds

“Vulnerability is not weakness. And that myth is profoundly dangerous.” -Brene Brown We are supposed to have moments where we question whether we can do this. We are supposed to show up every day with the freedom to choose. That is the adventure that comes with chasing our dreams. The fact that we can chooseContinue reading “Against All Odds”

Jayne.Press: A Place Where You Can Be Human

“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time. The mind that responds to the intellectual and spiritual values that lie hidden in a poem, a painting, or a piece of music, discovers a spiritual vitality that lifts it above itself, takes it out of itself, and makes it present toContinue reading “Jayne.Press: A Place Where You Can Be Human”

Happy International Women’s Day

Sylvia Plath I wish you were still here. “The role of a writer is not to say what we can all say, but what we are unable to say.” – Anais Nin “A well-composed book is a magic carpet on which we are wafted to a world that we cannot enter in any other way.”Continue reading “Happy International Women’s Day”

Blogging Yet?

Is writing something you’re willing to blog about? Do you have all sorts of writing tips, tricks, and ideas and have nowhere to share them?! You should totally start a blog. The one thing I love about having a blog is when someone likes an old post at the perfect time. It’s like a messageContinue reading “Blogging Yet?”

Dare Devil Born Again

I loved the Dare Devil series and King Pin is my favoritest character! I’m so excited to watch all the episodes. Here’s the synopsis “In Marvel Television’s ‘Daredevil: Born Again’, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), a blind lawyer with heightened abilities, is fighting for justice through his bustling law firm, while former mob boss Wilson FiskContinue reading “Dare Devil Born Again”

Let’s Start Here.

“It’s a helluva start, being able to recognize what makes you happy” ― Lucille Ball Yess! Because I needed it today. I’m so glad I have my “What do you need to keep going?” toolkit. I mean, I’m no quitter, but isn’t life just so much better when you take time to appreciate each step? IContinue reading “Let’s Start Here.”

Writer’s Lifestyle

“I am interested in art as a means of living a life; not as a means of making a living.”  -Robert Henri. Yes this is wonderful but to be completely honest, I want both. Soon hopefully. I can’t imagine writing being anything other than a lifestyle. It requires quite a bit from me. I meanContinue reading “Writer’s Lifestyle”