Inspirational Quotes & Thoughts

Quote of the Week: “I believe the nicest and sweetest days…”

Happy Monday! I hope you had a blessed weekend. This week, I wanted to share a quote with you from Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. "I believe the nicest and sweetest days are not those on which anything very splendid or wonderful or exciting happens but just those that bring simple little pleasures,… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “I believe the nicest and sweetest days…”

Inspirational Quotes & Thoughts

Quote of the Week: “Never underestimate the big importance…”

Happy Monday! I hope you are having a beautiful summer and have been able to get outside and spend time with friends and family. Although this time of year is often filled with outside leisure activities and vacations, it can also be a busy season. While we worry about travel plans, jobs, and family gatherings,… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Never underestimate the big importance…”

Short Stories & Poems

Poem: “Someday, I’ll Write About You”

Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com Someday, I’ll write about you.  I’ll do that magical thing that can turn dead hearts into poetry And resurrect sweet memories. I’ll store nostalgia on paper  And let my wounds bleed with the ink of my pen.  I’ll turn what once was into words. Someday, I’ll look at the… Continue reading Poem: “Someday, I’ll Write About You”

Inspirational Quotes & Thoughts

Quote of the Week: “So we choose to see…”

Happy Monday! I hope you had a restful weekend. This week's quote comes from The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. "So we choose to see miracles." Kristin Hannah, The Nightingale We can't avoid trials and tribulations on this Earth, but what we can do is find blessings amid the chaos. I know, this is way easier… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “So we choose to see…”

Inspirational Quotes & Thoughts

Quote of the Week: “I suppose it’s like the ticking crocodile…”

Happy Monday! It's hard to believe we're already towards the end of June! But here we are, and I hope you are having a blessed month so far. If you haven't already noticed from my previous posts, I've faced all kinds of changes this year, so I decided to post this quote from J.M. Barrie's… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “I suppose it’s like the ticking crocodile…”

Inspirational Quotes & Thoughts

Quote of the Week: “Love has to be stronger than hate…”

Happy Monday! I hope you had a beautiful weekend, feel refreshed, and are ready for a new week. This week's quote comes from one of my favorite books, The Nightingale. I've posted a quote from this novel before, but it's full of amazing passages, so I couldn't help myself. 😊 "Love has to be stronger… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Love has to be stronger than hate…”

Inspirational Quotes & Thoughts

The Joy of Right Now: The Gift We Forget While Remembering the Past

Photo by thevibrantmachine on Pexels.com My journals from the past seven years are stacked in front of me. I pick one from 2019 and flip through its pages, cringing at my terrible handwriting. Were my biggest concerns back then really just completing my math lesson and practicing my ballet and tap dances? Was I really… Continue reading The Joy of Right Now: The Gift We Forget While Remembering the Past

Reading · Writing

5 Storytelling Tips for Writers: What I’ve Learned from My Favorite Fiction Books

Photo by mali maeder on Pexels.com What will captivate my readers? It's the question that looms over every writer's head. We continuously seek ways that will help us hook our readers from the first page of our story to the last. If you're a writer or storyteller who struggles with this, then this post is… Continue reading 5 Storytelling Tips for Writers: What I’ve Learned from My Favorite Fiction Books

Inspirational Quotes & Thoughts

Sometimes It Takes a Lifetime: A Reflection of Growth and Transformation

Photo by Ray Bilcliff on Pexels.com We all love hero stories. We like having someone we can always count on to do the right thing. There's something about the hero's bravery, endurance, and sacrificial love that gives us hope. My personal favorite hero stories come from the Marvel movies. But here's the thing: most of… Continue reading Sometimes It Takes a Lifetime: A Reflection of Growth and Transformation

Inspirational Quotes & Thoughts

Quote of the Week “Every adventure requires…”

Hello, everyone! I know it's been a long time since I've posted. It's been a really busy couple of weeks, but now I'm back with another quote. This week's quote is from the classic story Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. "Every adventure requires a first step." Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland As we step into… Continue reading Quote of the Week “Every adventure requires…”

Productivity & Personal Growth

How to Organize Your Time When You’re Unmotivated + FREE Planner

Photo by energepic.com on Pexels.com It's that time of year again when I don't want to do anything but sit outside enjoying the weather and reading a book without a care in the world. Unfortunately, even though summer is here, I still have work to do. If you're feeling the same way, this post is… Continue reading How to Organize Your Time When You’re Unmotivated + FREE Planner

Book Recommendations & Reviews

3 Memoirs about People who Overcame Major Suffering

Photo by Suzy Hazelwood on Pexels.com To be honest, memoirs are probably one of my least favorite literary genres, but let me explain. Memoirs will only be published if they are about a significant and oftentimes unique hardship that the author experienced in his or her life. Of course, there is nothing wrong with this,… Continue reading 3 Memoirs about People who Overcame Major Suffering

Inspirational Quotes & Thoughts

Quote of the Week: “People generally see what they look for…”

Happy Monday! I hope you had a lovely weekend and could spend time with your family and loved ones. As we start a new week, I wanted to share this quote from To Kill a Mockingbird. "People generally see what they look for, and hear what they listen for." Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “People generally see what they look for…”

Productivity & Personal Growth

Daily Reminder: It’s Okay if You Don’t Have it all Together

Photo by Anna Nekrashevich on Pexels.com This week I was planning to write a post about managing your time effectively, but I missed my alarm this morning. I haven't been very productive lately, so I thought it would be silly to write a post encouraging you to do it without being productive myself. Instead, I… Continue reading Daily Reminder: It’s Okay if You Don’t Have it all Together

Inspirational Quotes & Thoughts

Practicing Sincerity: Learning How to be Truly Happy for Others in Their Success

Photo by Hassan OUAJBIR on Pexels.com When someone tells you about something exciting in their life, what is your immediate reaction? Are you excited for them, or do you feel jealous? Do you ask them questions about this news, or do you not really care? It often depends on the person and the information they… Continue reading Practicing Sincerity: Learning How to be Truly Happy for Others in Their Success

Inspirational Quotes & Thoughts

Quote of the Week: “Happiness isn’t something that depends on our surroundings…”

Happy Monday! I hope you are healthy, enjoying some beautiful weather, and excited about starting a new week. This week's quote is from my favorite memoir, The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom. As usual, if you've never read it before, I recommend it. “Happiness isn’t something that depends on our surroundings [...] It’s something… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Happiness isn’t something that depends on our surroundings…”