Photo by Mikhail Nilov on Pexels.com In Jane Austen's Emma, one of the characters, Jane Fairfax, states, "'We all know at times what it is to be wearied in spirits.'" True, true. We drown in the rush of life and become so committed to the daily grind that we neglect to breathe. Then we suffer… Continue reading Five Activities for Rest & Rejuvination
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Quote of the Week: “Love is…”
With Valentine's Day being just over a week ago, I thought it fitting to share a quote that discusses love: one of the most popular topics in songs, books, and movies. But what is it, anyway? What do you think about when someone says the word? Red roses. Butterflies in your stomach. Starry eyes and… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Love is…”
Seven Prompts for Daily Journaling
Photo by Sergey Torbik on Pexels.com After keeping a journal for the past eight years, I have found that journaling not only helps me keep my thoughts organized but also helps me release stress. However, I have also found that sometimes it can be difficult knowing what to write in a journal. Do you write… Continue reading Seven Prompts for Daily Journaling
Quote of the Week: “Life is not an emergency”
"I'm just so exhausted," I confessed to my older sister. We sat in the Culver's parking lot, eating frozen custard despite the thirty-degree weather. Winter coats on. The car's heater blew in our faces. Exhausted. Exhausted from working overtime with kids, who hit, kick, and scratch me. Exhausted from the painful cold that never seems… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Life is not an emergency”
Five Tips for Reading More
Photo by Polina Zimmerman on Pexels.com What gives you the desire to read? Maybe it's the overall intellectual growth that it brings. It might be that it gives you a chance to escape and enter a different world for a while. Perhaps, it's simply the cozy feeling of sitting by yourself and letting words speak… Continue reading Five Tips for Reading More
Quote of the Week: “I know what matters…”
When challenges hit like a tidal wave, it's easy to drown in our circumstances and forget what truly matters. This week's quote reminds us that the pain and loss in our lives don't define us, and there is hope and healing. “I know what matters, and it is not what I have lost. It is… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “I know what matters…”
Free Printable Bookmarks for 2026
With life's crazy schedule, it can be difficult to find the time and motivation to read, so I wanted to share some printable bookmarks with you to motivate you to pick up your book. Next week, I'll write a post filled with tips for reading more, so be sure to subscribe so that you don't… Continue reading Free Printable Bookmarks for 2026
Five Life Lessons I Learned in 2025
Photo by Julian Jagtenberg on Pexels.com Now that we're already a couple of weeks into 2026, I know it's a little late to write a reflection on last year; however, there are some life lessons that I learned that I want to bring into and apply to 2026. I thought I'd share some of these… Continue reading Five Life Lessons I Learned in 2025
Quote of the Week: “The snow may fall…”
A lot has happened since I last posted: Christmas has come and gone, a new year has already given us two more weeks of life, and we're all just trying to catch our breath. I had planned to start posting as soon as 2026 began, but I tripped over sickness and work and fell behind.… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “The snow may fall…”
Quote of the Week: “Joy to the world…”
I usually begin each of these posts with the phrase "Happy Monday," yet the majority of the time, life makes us question, "Where is joy? Where is hope, and where is peace?" Challenges and fears can fall on us one by one until we feel like we're drowning. So, how can we say "Happy Monday"… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Joy to the world…”
Three Activities for Artists to Help Overcome Perfectionism
Photo by Nedelcu Catalin on Pexels.com "Here is my very, very rough draft," I have said many times before, as if my first draft is the only one on Earth that is less than perfect. I always felt the need to warn my teachers and peers that something wasn't finished because I wasn't satisfied with… Continue reading Three Activities for Artists to Help Overcome Perfectionism
Quote of the Week: “For love casts out fear…”
Happy Monday! As the holidays steadily approach, it's easy for us to feel rushed and overwhelmed. Schedules fill up, money flies out the door, and work doesn't slow down. However, during this season, we should take time to show love and gratitude. This quote by Louisa May Alcott reminds us of the importance of love… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “For love casts out fear…”
Poem: “Almost Poetry”
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com There’s a section in my Notes app That I titled “Writing Notes.” You ask me what it’s for, So I tell you, "I like to jot down ideas before I forget them." But really, it’s almost poetry. Forty pages worth of scattered thoughts. Fragments of my imagination. You ask to read… Continue reading Poem: “Almost Poetry”
Quote of the Week: “Be comforted, dear soul…”
Happy Monday! This week, I wanted to share a quote with you from Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. “Be comforted, dear soul! There is always light behind the clouds.” Louisa May Alcott, Little Women Whatever you're going through right now, remember that there is hope and light. May you have a blessed week filled with… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Be comforted, dear soul…”
Quote of the Week: “Sometimes we get so tied up…”
Remember when we were kids and our parents had to force us to try new foods? If I had it my way, I would have eaten Kraft Mac and Cheese every day. Thankfully, my mom encouraged me to try new things, and if it weren't for her, I might have never discovered how much I… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Sometimes we get so tied up…”
Quote of the Week: “And that’s part of our trouble. Thinking things are inevitable…”
If I have learned one thing this year, it's that things change. Seasons change, places change, languages change, and people change. It can be a hopeful and terrifying thought, depending on what stage of life you're in. This week's quote views change as hope, and I want to share it with you. “And that’s part… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “And that’s part of our trouble. Thinking things are inevitable…”
Quote of the Week: “The only way to learn…”
Happy Monday! As we enter this new week, each of us has hopes, goals, and fears. Unfortunately, our fears can often hinder us from achieving our goals. We want to find friends, but we're afraid no one will like us, which is why we make excuses not to go out. We want to make things… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “The only way to learn…”
Using the Enneagram for Richer Characterization Continued: Types 5-9
Photo by Du01b0u01a1ng Nhu00e2n on Pexels.com Why do you read stories? You probably have numerous answers. We read stories to learn and escape from reality. Sometimes we read just because we're told to, but many times we read because we can relate to the stories being told. This is why it is essential for storytellers… Continue reading Using the Enneagram for Richer Characterization Continued: Types 5-9
Mastering the Art of Rest: Simple Activities for Your Day Off
Photo by Kasuma on Pexels.com Happy Labor Day! This Monday, I wanted to share something a little different from my typical "Quote of the Week" post. I've noticed that many people don't really know how to rest. Oftentimes, when people get a day off work, they'll do chores around their house or run errands. If… Continue reading Mastering the Art of Rest: Simple Activities for Your Day Off
Quote of the Week: “But you can’t make people listen…”
Happy Monday, everyone! I wanted to keep this post short and sweet, so I'll get right into it. I decided to share a quote from Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. "But you can't make people listen. They have to come round in their own time..." Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451 If you've ever been around kids, you'll… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “But you can’t make people listen…”
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