Sometimes there are things we like to do that seem ridiculous to our family and friends. This doesn’t mean they are ridiculous, only that those who have not tried them may judge you because of them. Let them judge. There will always be someone judging you. You need to get to a point that itContinue reading “Wonderfully Outrageous Adventures”
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On mending
December 22, 2021 Yesterday was a mending day, and today will be as well. I only spend a couple of days a year mending and these are it. I love mending. Specifically, mending clothes. And before you offer to send me your mending I will clarify further, I love mending my family’s clothes, immediate family.Continue reading “On mending”
my ocean my love
September 18th, 2021 For those of you who wonder why I am so drawn to the ocean I give to you my explanation in the form of the poem I wrote on the subject 15 years ago. I believe there is no better way for me to explain it. I will post my sequel toContinue reading “my ocean my love”
Do something!
August 29, 2021 The best way I know of to create joy in my life is to do something. In my world it doesn’t even matter what I do as long as I am planning what I am going to do, or doing it. Moving my body is great (motion is lotion). In the lastContinue reading “Do something!”
Moments of Bliss
I have been going to a chiropractor for a few years now as part of my goal to take care of my body. Recently that activity brought with it an unexpected moment of bliss. While I was travelling to my appointment I made arrangements to visit a friend who also had an appointment in thatContinue reading “Moments of Bliss”
Climbing Mountains
May 15, 2021 Have you ever climbed a mountain? A mountain looks like it is very hard to climb, but most people climb multiple sets of stairs a day at a steeper slope than most mountain trails. The difference is the size of the chunk you choose to climb. If you are a beginner likeContinue reading “Climbing Mountains”
From Dinner to Dreams
May 7, 2021 Last week I shared with you the process most of us go through to get dinner on the table each evening and I stated that this same process can be applied to working towards one of your dreams. I lied. Actually I didn’t lie, the process is the same, but the organization,Continue reading “From Dinner to Dreams”
One step, one dinner at a time!
April 30, 2021 How do you reach any goal? First you visualize it, then you break it down into steps, and then you complete each step. If this concept scares you may I remind you that you already do this every day. Think of what you do for dinner each night. What steps do youContinue reading “One step, one dinner at a time!”
It’s Oprah’s fault
April 23, 2021 I could not sleep last night. Why? Because I was thinking about the book I am writing. My book is about creating More Joy for your life. One big focus area in my book is guiding people to identify what their dream life looks like, sounds like and feels like, and thenContinue reading “It’s Oprah’s fault”
Your Inventory of Joy
April 16, 2021 I love great food! The whole experience of even remembering a divine visit to a beach side restaurant on Prince Edward Island; ordering, anticipating and then sitting down to enjoy the aromas and tastes of a large bowl of fresh seafood chowder with a fresh baked biscuit brings me joy! I closeContinue reading “Your Inventory of Joy”
The Secret to Great Joy
April 8, 2021 The secret to great joy is to allow God’s wonders to instil His joy deep into your soul! We pass by trees and shrubs and flowers every day. Do we notice them? Do we stop to experience joy with them? Do we talk to them? Do we listen to them? Are weContinue reading “The Secret to Great Joy”
Just start walking
September 11, 2017 Machu Picchu. This was likely our last big family trip, so we made it special – Peru and Machu Picchu. It took months to plan it, and days preparing for the elevation so we would not get ill. I had intended to physically prepare for months as well, but that did notContinue reading “Just start walking”
Where are the bright spots in your life?
March 19, 2017 Reviewing your vision of a joy-filled life, where can you see that you are already living that part of your dream life…or with a couple of tweaks could be living that part of your dream life? Are you already getting up early to do something just for you, to bring you joy?Continue reading “Where are the bright spots in your life?”
A Long Awaited Vacation Together
October 19, 2016 My husband and I were married in 1997, 29 years ago. We honeymooned in Jamaica. Before this past summer we had not been away together…sans children…since that honeymoon. Our vacation came at my insistence. My husband does not like crowds and likes our property and home. We have tried a couple of “staycations”Continue reading “A Long Awaited Vacation Together”
Choosing More Joy
October 16, 2016 Living a life filled with More Joy is a choice you make every moment of every day. It is not always an easy choice, but it is a better choice. Most of us have challenging circumstances which we navigate daily, whether they involve people or loneliness, events or boredom, too little timeContinue reading “Choosing More Joy”
Living with More Joy
Our lives are a treasure hunt and we are surrounded by treasures that will bring us joy if only we would recognize them. I live everyday grateful for the many blessings I have in my life: a family I love and who love me, friends who hug me, and a home in the middle ofContinue reading “Living with More Joy”
Living with More Joy 