Do you ever find yourself at a place where you feel like you can't give any more? Are you burdened by demands that seem overwhelming? What do you do when you are tired and weary? I like to think of myself as a person who empathizes with others. I love to encourage, but when I grow… Continue reading Are You Tired and Weary?
Saturday evening I took some time to go sit outside. With all the busyness, it was nice to pause and enjoy the cool breeze. It had been awhile since I sat on the porch swing with my journal. I enjoyed writing down some thoughts. The photo below is the view from my time that evening… Continue reading Thoughts At Dusk While Sitting Outdoors
What motivates or inspires you? What awakens the creativity within you? When you are feeling down, what helps to snap you out of it? The Five Minute Friday word for the week is inspire. Whenever I am feeling overwhelmed, spending time outdoors helps me to relax and refocus. Inspired By Music and Teaching We spent… Continue reading Inspired By Nature, People and Music
Comfort is the Five Minute Friday prompt for this week. I like the sound of that word. It gives such a good feeling. Just the thought of it immediately causes me to relax and begin to feel refreshed. I think of all the ways we can be comforted. Sometimes it doesn't take much… Continue reading Comfort Can Be Found in a Variety of Ways
After doing some cleanup inside, I decided to enjoy some time on the porch. I love the views we have. The temperature was mild and the sky was overcast, though some blue was peeking through. A light breeze was causing lovely sounds to come from the chimes. I had to snap a few pictures. … Continue reading Views From My Front Porch on a Lazy Afternoon
It's Five Minute Friday time again. The idea is to write for five minutes whatever comes to mind based on the prompt. We don't worry about editing and try to keep within the limit. This week the prompt word is More. Sometimes more can actually mean less. Stay with me and I'll show you what I mean. … Continue reading Less Equals More When Stress is Lost and Rest is Gained