On the Last Day of Christmas

It's not a Partridge in a Pear Tree, but a dove in a heart. And, if you have been in the stores, it Valentine season already! Today I am home celebrating a snow day. Yesterday I took down my decorations. And, today I am getting my creative spaces organizing started. And, starting a Nature Journal for the month of January. I hope to switch to a You Tube vlog (video blog) to document my art journey this month. I feel like I am finally ready to tell my story and feel confident I am not wasting my time on my art. I really enjoyed the Advent and 12 days of Christmas season this year. Fear is my biggest obstacle. And, this past year after a diagnosis in the spring of melanoma. And, then my daughter's diagnosis of breast cancer. I realized something I feared the most, actually came true. My daughter did a brave social media post. Part of it was what I feel she can do. "Conquer Cancer with Creativity"! The doctors are actually going to do the curing. But, your brain can do a number on your confidence. And, creativity can help with pushing fear away. In a way you become your own hero. That's how I feel, anyway. For a long time in my life, I have been using words as affirmations. To stay positive, and help along the way. In my videos I will be showing some unique ways, I have added them to my creative space. And, I wear them. I was so happy to recieve two "little words project" bracelets from my son and future daughter in law. They say "inner peace" and "evolve". They join one I already have, which says "resilliance". My journal will also include words and paintings of the beautiful world around me. Most pictures will be from my imagination. And, January is a great time to slow down, rest and absorb some inner peace. Quote of the day: “The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Song of the day: Peace Taylor Swift

The Last Sunday of 2024

Simply put, I love Sundays. They are the most hopeful day of the week, for me. I worked a good percentage of Sundays in my lifetime. And, the job I have now, I have worked a few. I never minded. But, I would blame it was more difficult to attend church, because of working on weekends. Last year I tried to attend church more for this reason. And, now I have settled into only going when I feel like it. I haven't felt like it, in a while. The good news is, I don't feel guilty. And, I really can celebrate a simple Sunday of doing nothing. And, some writers I follow bring me back to bible readings. So, on this last Sunday of 2024 I will just leave you with the greatest wish of all. Peace be with you. Quote of the day: Lift me like an olive branch and be my homeward dove Dance me to the end of love. Leonard Cohen Song of the day: Let There BE Peace on Earth