"No need for sight...

...when you have vision."

notes...

have a voice in your life you trust 

to run towards

acknowledge the obstacles in your way

& choose to fly over them anyway

your gift and your truth are in you

decide to stop wasting time 

& move forward

discover your true potential

stay the course

your faith in miracles & yourself

must be greater than your fear

however easy or rough the process is

be willing to fall down, get up,

look stupid, cry, laugh, make a mess,

clean it up and don't stop 

until you get there

no matter what

you can do anything

desire it

have faith

speak it

never give up

say 

"I will!"

be well...

xoxo

💗

"When you are sure you are aimed toward

destiny, 

you won't worry about the end."

"I'd rather have a couple of ideas fail

than have a faith that won't try."

"It's not about your circumstances

it's about who you become 

and what you believe is possible

for yourself."

 

Stop trying...

...to figure everything out!

I wrote in BIG capitalized letters

on the top of my journal page this 

morning.

Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord

with all your heart and mind and do not rely

on your own insight or understanding....

seemed to keep showing up.

(Proverbs 3:5-6)

 

I waste a LOT of time trying to understand

 things out that aren't mine to understand.

I've pondered this a lot today.

notes....

trust in Me with all your heart and lean not on

your own understanding 

x5

the main culprit of the struggle is

 the minds appetite 

for understanding

and a strong desire to feel in control

of your life

you want to trust

but you feel stuck

believe that this is training you

wait confidently to see results

'despite how the snow globe of your reality

might get shaken up

it only occurs in order to guide

your journey in an 

exciting new direction'

allow the wisdom of you heart

to become your

inner compass

even when the odds seem stacked against you

it is only a brand new chapter of growth

obedience is about doing what you don't want

even when you don't fully understand

you may never shake the tendency to dissent

when you don't get what you want

you just act better

those are the moments when your faith

is put to the test

it's when you actually find out 

who you are

hang tight when things get tough

it's training ground for the next adventure

this is where it gets good

don't drink other peoples poison

even when it's offered with love

God can soften hearts, change circumstances

beyond your control

provide resources &

untangle messes

He's just waiting for your call

there's a difference between not getting what you've

asked for

&

not asking for what you need/want

sometimes you need to let yourself be & trust

that clarity will come later

in retrospect

it will all make perfect sense-

later

stop straining to know what you don't know

see what you can't see

understand what you don't yet understand

trust that being is sufficient

and let go of your need to 

figure it out

set aside time

to be quiet & secluded

call Him

be well...

xoxo

💗

"In the end, there doesn't have to be

anyone who understands you.

There just has to be someone that wants to."

"Sometimes we can't find the thing

that will make us happy,

because we can't let go of the thing

that was supposed to."

"The realist sees reality as concrete.

The optimist sees reality as clay."

 

Biophilia is...

...a desire or tendency to interact or be 

closely associated with other forms of life

in nature:

a desire or tendency to commune

with nature.

"love of life"

Behaviors such as...

filling your spaces with houseplants or pets

feeling peace or awe when viewing natural

landscapes

designing your home or spaces with natural

light, wood, and water elements

Benefits...

reduces stress

lowers blood pressure

boosts cognitive function

notes...

we sit on the dock, kick off our sandals,

& dangle our feet in the water

the sun hides behind the clouds, and

the breeze picks up

the gull finds it difficult to stay

balanced in the rough waters

the minnows swim in schools around our toes

the waves lap at the shore

the bird song echoes in the quietness

and the sailboat passes slowly by....

when you are with someone you trust

completely

you feel free to be yourself

when you are real

it brings out the best in you

relax and enjoy your friendships

a happy heart is good medicine

and a cheerful mind works healing

your heart and mind are intricately

connected

it's impossible to have a happy heart

when your mind is full of negativity

if you are open 

sudden change can happen

at anytime

be ready for a miracle 

and willing to be surprised

inner turmoil makes it virtually

impossible to enjoy life

or your blessings

forgive

don't be loud

be love

create more good in the world

listen for the truest voices

decorate your life and heart with

compassion, empathy,

generosity, & joy

add a touch of whimsy

love

hope

and patience

are always good accents

as your heart and mind merge together

life tends to lighten up

....maybe it's merely waiting for your

heart to open

so you can witness first hand a truth

only you are destined to see

when you focus on your blessings

life feels abundant

when you focus on what's missing

life feels incomplete

think about the multitude of things

in your life

that are going well

persevere and know that something

amazing could be waiting 

right around the corner

keep watching for signs God

places in your path

He doesn't want you 

to miss His perfect will

for your life

He provides guidance so you'll

grow in the right direction

you are not your backstory

you are the story writer

be well...

xoxo

💝

"There are voices which you hear in solitude,

but they grow faint and inaudible as we 

enter into the world."

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

''A cheerful heart is good medicine,

but a crushed spirit dries up the bones."

Proverbs 17:22

"In all things of nature

there is something of the marvelous."

~Aristotle

"I go to nature to be soothed and healed,

and to have my senses put together."

Stop. Look...

...and listen.

This just simplified a few things for me.

notes...

It's okay to be who you are meant to be

The 5 things that make you, you.

    ' S  spiritual gifts

H  your heart

   A  your abilities

        P  your personality

       E  your experiences

there are certain things you don't do well

what are you really good at?

what do you love to do?

don't believe every message you hear

test it

How do you know if you are hearing His voice?

It passes all 7 questions:

~Is it in harmony with the word of God?

truth never changes

whether you believe it or not

~Does it make you more like  Christ?

life is a test, a trust

a temporary assignment

~Does your church family confirm it?

~Is it consistent with how God shaped you?

He doesn't want you to be somebody you're not

He made you to be you

there are certain things you don't do well

what are you really good at?

what do you love to do?

~Does it concern your responsibility?

if it's not your responsibility

why should God talk to you about it?

don't try to figure out other peoples

lives.

Is it convicting rather than condemning?

condemnation is not from God

Do you sense peace about it?'

confusion is not from God

"If all you hear is negative messages

something is wrong."

be well...

xoxo

💖

Greatness is...

...not about accomplishing

some great achievement,

but realizing that presence alone...

has a purpose.

The lessons are right where you stand.

Be still and inhale what you can see,

there is greatness in every day.

notes...

"...all you have to do

is put your dream out there..."

~SH~

live by faith

you don't have to earn love

or try harder

don't hide your heart

the best way to do life is together

find people to draw close to

you can encounter greatness

right where you are

you are only a part of a

bigger picture

be well...

xoxo

💖

"But I can promise you,

as long as your heart is beating,

you are meant to be

on this earth, and you have more love

to give, and there is more love

to be given to you."

"As soon as you honor the present moment,

all unhappiness and struggle dissolve,

and life begins to flow with joy and ease.

When you act out of the present moment

awareness, whatever you do

becomes imbued with a sense of

quality, care , and love-

even the simplest action."

 

Thank You seems....

.... too small today.

I woke up this morning feeling a much bigger word,

 one I can't come up with.

 I need....something... more.

 I looked out the window as I filled the kettle for coffee, 

a Grosbeak landed in the back yard.

(rare)

I whisper a joyful "Thank You".

My kiddo still asleep in the other room,

here for work.

"Thank You for him."

Gary's relaxed in his recliner, coffee in hand, catching the news.

"Thank You for him too."

"Thank you for my people."

Sunshine and a fresh cool breeze, after all the storms.

Refreshing. Energizing. Restoring.

"Thank you for this clear & beautiful day!"

Charles Stanley? Or maybe it's Jr.?

A bright red cardinal

with a missus... 

without... 

tail feathers.

I whisper a "Thank You, for him, & that he survived

whatever misfortune took his tail."

I smile that he, the cat and my grand-dog all have nubby butts.

"Thank You for all the little things."

 Tears well up.

I take a deep breath &

  say "Thank You! For good news on 

the condition (stenosis) of my neck.

That I am okay."

"It should be fine as long as you'll need it to be!"

Surgeon says.

"There are options for pain...."

"Thank you,

I got this for now..."

He agrees.

Grosbeak:

Live in harmony with yourself

embrace who you are

forgive yourself

trust your instincts

meditate more

be kinder to yourself

Practice contentment

"Fear and doubt can keep you

from living your best life.

So you mustn't give them a place

in your mind."

~Grosbeak~

Notes:

the dawning of each new day is a gift

not to be taken for granted

the earth is vibrantly alive with blessings

slow your pace

learn to see

trust God fully in all areas of your life

vulnerability is not a sign of weakness

but of strength

happiness comes by living simply

to know that less is more

&

quality is better than quantity

if you search for the positive

your mind is calibrated to 

find it

be well...

xoxo

💖

"When A great moment knocks on the door 

of your life, it is very often no louder than

the beating of your heart,

and it is very easy to miss it."

"What we are is God's gift to us."

"Remember that you already are

what you are seeking."

 

Philocalist

[fil-loh-kuh-lizt]

(n.) a lover of beauty;

someone who finds and appreciates

beauty in all things.

Shoes at the door, dirt on the floor, 

 a tale about a Triceratops named Henry,

 and a new pony named Rusty.

It felt good to be back at the barn today!

be well...

xoxo

💖

"People are not as beautiful as they look and talk.

They are only as beautiful as they love,

as they care, as they share."

"Take a little time to be amazed by something you won't enjoy

unless you consciously choose to focus on it.

See the things you can't see when you're rushing.

Hear the things you can't hear when you're stressing.

Get so caught up in your senses that everything else

seems to stop for a moment-because things don't

actually stop.

So we have to be the ones that do it."

"The most beautiful things in life are not things.

They're people and places and memories and pictures.

They're feelings and moments and smiles and laughter."

I Love You...

be still...listen...breathe it in...💝

"I am your God, I have molded you with My own hands,

and I love what I have made.

I  love you with a love that has no limits,

because I love you as I am loved.

Do not run away from Me.

Come back to Me-not once,

not twice, but always again.

You are My child...I am your God-

the God of mercy and compassion,

the God of pardon, and love,

the God of tenderness and care.

Please do not say that I have given up on you,

that I cannot stand you anymore,

that there is no way back.

It is not true.

I so much want you to be with Me.

I know all your thoughts.

I hear all your words.

I see all your actions.

And I love you because you are beautiful,

made in My own image,

an expression of My most intimate Love.

Do not judge yourself.

Do not condemn yourself.

Do not reject yourself.

Let My love touch the deepest,

most hidden corners of your heart and reveal

to you your own beauty, a beauty that you have

lost sight of, but that will become visible to you

again in the light of My mercy.

Come, come, let Me wipe your tears,

and let My mouth come close to your ear and say to you,

'I love you, I love you, I love you.' "

~The Road to Daybreak~

be well...

xoxo

💗

 "If ever you have been afraid to fly

for fear of where you'd land,

and you have struggled finding peace

in what you do not understand,

Know that trusting is better than knowing

there is ground beneath your feet

because, my dear, courage is found 

in believing beyond what you can see."

~Morgan Harper Nichols~

"Reading consistently regulates the nervous system,

Lowers inflammation, calms stress hormones,

strengths the brain, improves focus, and 

supports longevity.

And by reading, I don't mean doomscrolling

social media."

~Dr. Will Cole~

"Respect your body when it tells you it needs time to rest.

If you don't pick a time to slow down,

your body will choose one for you."

~Dr. Will Cole~

February 3, 2026

...take a cue from nature and 

allow the day to unfold without rushing.

Blondie and Buddy

Words from a friend that hit me in the feels...
"Welcome back!"

Journaling...

A renewed mind is present focused.

Train your mind to see God in every moment.
A lilting bird song, a loved one's smile,
the morning sunrise.

"Do not allow the cancer of bitterness to continue
in your heart. 
Life is much sweeter when the heart is tender
not tainted."

You don't need to meet every need.

You face nothing alone.
Nothing.

The remedy is simple.
Fix your eyes on what is unseen.

"The Lord will fight for you;
you need only be still."
Exodus 14:14

Let Him sooth you from the inside out.

How ridiculous to grasp for future gifts
when today's is set before you.

Don't edit the extraordinary out of your life.

Do not hesitate to love deeply.

"Love isn't something we do.
It's something we become."

be well...
xoxo
💝

'Mornings provide that feeling of freshness.
The air smells clean and feels like a new beginning.
Everything is renewed and fresh.
Be present with this feeling.
Nothing else matters at this moment.
Be here now, ready to take on the new day.
Right now is your chance to begin again.
Let go of worries and regrets.
Today you have the gift of a fresh start.'

 

December 13, 2025

This morning...

I'm feeling cozy sitting at my kitchen table in my 

 comfy sweats and fluffy slippers. It's cold and gray outside.

Perfect for sipping hot tea, journaling, and waiting for my sourdough to rise.

 

During my meditation I revisited a memory of the 7th grade:

 My teacher pulled me aside as class dismissed.

I can still visualize the classroom, leaning toward her chair

as I watched her draw a picture of an iceberg and then draw a line across.

She pointed to the top of the iceberg and told me that it was me.

I remember thinking, "She's telling me I'm 

doing good. I'm on top."

She continued to explain that I was the whole iceberg,

& there was so much more to me than what was on the surface.

I remember feeling uplifted by her words,

even though I didn't fully understand them at the time.

That memory arose many times

during my life.

It etched itself into my subconscious.

I didn't understand the message then.

I'm starting to understand it now.

Journal notes:

What you know of the world is only the tip of the

iceberg.

Submerged beneath the surface or the visible world

are mysteries too vast for you to understand.

You must live by faith, not by sight.

Trust in the mystery.

Nothing is impossible.

'Joseph and Mary were asked to trust, 

no more, and no less.

God showed the wisemen a star as a compass,

but that's it.'

"God doesn't always give us specifics on how things 

will work out, but He will often give us a direction 

He hopes we will move toward."

Pack light and take lots of love.

be well...

xoxo

💝

"And the thing about blooming is,

nothing about the process is easy.

It requires every part of you to stretch upward,

with your roots firmly planted in the ground;

and in the sun, and in the rain, and wind,

you stand anyway, even against the pull of the soil.

And through it all, 

one day you will see all along you were transforming.

This took everything out of you, but the struggle

was beautiful and necessary for your growth."

 

 

Self-recognition

Sitting on the back stoop in slippers and a hoodie.

Time forgotten, as I sip my mug of (protein-powder) hot chocolate.

 Neighbor's chickens running toward me on their stubby little legs,

expecting to get a morning treat. I do not disappoint.

I return & sit down with my journal.

 When I put pen to paper scratching sentences, and quotes across the

page, I feel my body sigh.

 I've journaled since I was a girl.

Life gets reprioritized by something bigger than me,

and it has carried me through the chapters of my story. 

It's where I offload burdens, so that I can travel lighter.

A place where I willingly face correction, rage at my own ignorance,

receive Grace, and ...let go of old ways.

It's a space where time isn't a thing,

life seems to slow down & soften,

and ashes transform into beauty.

Lately it's been a place of redirection,

redemption, and restoration.

A continual healing and connection to a part

of me I have sadly forgotten.

That piece of me that's been clawing at the surface,

but stuck within the walls of protection, doubt, fear,

and insecurities. 

I share these words, as I feel a sense of leaving a version

of myself behind. 

Maybe it's midlife, maybe it's simply growth.

Either way...I think I'm on the other side of that spurt.

Shedding that skin.

Thank God.

I've experienced grief, anger, frustration, rage,

euphoria, love, grace, joy, and everything in-between.

The uncertainties of life can be scary,

yet I am finding some comfort in the not knowing.

Not having to know.

It has opened me up to the adventure of the unknown.

I  can trust in a Source larger than myself.

That Trust has not come easily.

Today, I am truly grateful for the life I have. 

Every bit of it.

That too, has taken some time.

I've worked hard this year and I am experiencing the rewards.

There's new vistas and memories that I'm making.

 I've let go of the way I "think" things need to go...(among other things)

& am relaxing into the journey.

I've opened up to more learning, because now I understand

just how much I don't know.

And with that, I have been more open to receiving, 

because I am humbled by what I have learned.

Practicing mindfulness and staying in the here and now

definitely keeps things lighter, and running  a little smoother.

It has opened me up to some pretty amazing moments,

I would have otherwise missed.

So does breathwork, meditation, prayer, and gratitude.

I believe, that what is right for us will pull at our hearts.

And if we can relax, and trust in our own process, 

we will eventually find our way.

We don't have to have it all figured out.

be well...

xoxo

💝

"Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull

of what you really love. It will not lead you astray."

~Rumi~

"You are who you are when no one is watching."

"You're beautiful, even on a bad hair day!"

It's My Life

Mindfulness. Worry. Faith. Control. Trust. Fear. 

 Open. Protection. Determination. Defeat.

Willingness. Stubborn. Doubt. Belief. Teachable.

Discipline. Disorder. Struggle. Ease. Discomfort. Rise. Fall.

Pride. Humility.

Be clear on the issues your called to adopt & embrace.

Have your footing in a solid place.

It's easy to adopt others causes & be led astray.

It'll sweep you up and and take you away.

Don't get swept up in the momentum of someone else's real.

Walk you own path, and take the time to heal.

~me~

Journal:

Where you are is where you need to be.

Start where you are and accept that.

Even if I could see the whole future ahead of me,

I would not understand it anyway.

Many things are beyond my comprehension.

It's simply hard enough to understand myself.

I've wasted a lot of time trying to figure out someone else.

Looking back makes it a little easier to understand.

I didn't trust in who I was.

I had be repurposed.

Sovereignty has been my pop-up word lately.

I even wrote it several times to correct my spelling.

(*flashback to grade school)

'A supreme ruler.

Possessing supreme or ultimate power.'

So...why did I  struggle for so long putting

my faith in anything but God?

I know my answer.

It's complicated.

Truth is I learned how to survive.

Surviving is cool...

but, I want to thrive.

Do not obsess about what you could have done differently.

It can't be different from what has already occurred. 

There is only one place to make a new beginning,

and that is NOW.

I refuse to worry about the future, and find

the resources for today quite sufficient.

He is my Source, sovereign over all resources,

and NOTHING is impossible with Him.

"Hold yourself accountable & you will open to the changes

God desires to make in your life for your good."

~Charles Stanley~

"We're all broken. We don't need more varnish-

we need a Carpenter."

~Bob Goff~

'There is a Spirit inside of you that is primal.

Let it flow-and reach for what fills your soul.

Listen to your intuition, it is the voice of your soul.

Release any feelings of guilt and judgement.

Allow your soul to speak it's truth.

Be open to your inner truth, and allow Spirit to be your guide.

Set your primal nature free!

It's your life!

be well..

xoxo

💝

"Remember that being healthy is much more

than exercise and eating right.

It's also about being around good people, 

having uplifting habits,

letting go of attachments,

embracing gratitude,

and maintaining your growth."

~Yung Pueblo~

"I don't know who needs to hear this

but if you're trying to heal,

you have to develop better boundaries with

your intake information.

The news, doom-scrolling social media,

drama with your family or friends all will

dysregulate your nervous system,

raise inflammation and stress hormones.

Boundaries are medicine.

JOMO (joy of missing out)

is medicine."

~Dr. Will Cole~

Weekend Mood

Seeing old patterns. Compassion. Honesty. Space. Nourish. Fun.

Validation. Healing. Changes. Time. Impermanence. Support. Vulnerability.

Beauty. Humor. Grace. Family. Love. Authenticity. Bonds. Appreciation.

I took a little weekend escape & headed South to go love on my Mom.

Joy Journal:

Big squeezy hugs.

Hightailing it into town to catch the matinee. 

 Walking barefoot in the yard,

the sun setting behind the mountain.

 The calm of cows grazing in the pasture beside us.

Jammies, and morning coffee under the big oak tree.

The way she breaks into uncontrollable giggles, 

when she gets tickled at herself.

Sitting in her favorite chair, with

the full moon shining through the window.

A flock of doves landing behind me,

as I sit in the yard to write in my journal.

It's the greatest gift...,

 togetherness. 

To breathe in life 

with all of it's

beauty, and it's pain.

be well...

xoxo

💝

"When a great moment knocks on the door of your life,

it is very often no louder than the beating of your heart,

and it is very easy to miss."