Today is Etsy shop day, and I’m putting the spotlight on my shop, Art In Design. It’s where I create and share a mix of fun digital downloads—some inspired by the latest trends and others showcasing fun prints and some of my photography. It’s always exciting to play with colors, shapes, and themes to bring…
Category: Joy In The Journey
One Small Star and That Was Enough: How a Positive Perspective Can Transform Your Journey
The Orionid Meteor Shower was everywhere—on Facebook, on the news, and in conversations following the promise of up to 20 shooting stars in a single night I’ve always loved the night sky. Growing up on 80 acres in the country, it was the perfect place for stargazing. I’d lie on the grass for hours, marveling…
A Series on “Joy”: Discovering the Meaning of Joy
Joy. It’s one of those words we throw around like it’s simple, but anyone who’s been through tough times knows it’s anything but. What exactly is joy? Is it a fleeting smile, a deep calm, or maybe those rare moments that make your heart feel full despite everything else? The truth is, joy isn’t a one-size-fits-all kind…
Joy-Finding Joy Even In Difficult Times.
Joy is relative. I may find joy in something that does not bring you joy, and you may find joy in something that does not bring me joy. That being said, we can find some joy in all phases of our lives. During the most difficult and joyless time of my life, when my husband…
The Joy-Finding Joy in The Journey Even in the Painful Times
As you know, I have written two books. I started writing when my ex walked out after a 37-year marriage. I was devastated and completely lost in my newfound reality. My first book is all about the initial pain and confusion. My second book is filled with logistics on how to proceed through the divorce…
A Thought Provoking Monthly Quote by Dr. Seuss-I Choose Joy
Even in the painful moments in life, don’t forget to look for all the good that surrounds you. “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” Dr. Seuss I remember this evening so well. A chance to hold my grandchildren. Even in the confusion of life, my heart…
Do You Like Holidays? Check out a Few Holidays to Celebrate in July 2023
I love to celebrate everything from birthdays to major holidays and everything in between. Lucky for you and me too, there are a ton of daily holidays just waiting to be enjoyed. Here is a list of 15 holidays in July that will give us all reason to get in on a few daily festivities….
Finding “Joy in the Journey”-One Way To Find Joy is Through Flowers!
I have started a new series “Joy In the Journey”. Joy will be the focus of this series and I am featuring it on my divorce recovery blog and I thought I would share some of it with you. We all experience times of pain and despair but there is still joy to be found….