Appreciating the Little Things is a Key to Joy

I received free cognitive therapy because I was surrounded by a crew of little people who greeted each morning with wonder and awe. Gratefulness is the key to spiritual joy, no matter how little we think we have in the eyes of modern society. In fact, St. Teresa thanked God for the Things she did NOT own.…… Continue reading Appreciating the Little Things is a Key to Joy

Was Jesus an Inefficient Square Like Me?

Every morning when I wake up I realize I am An inefficient square. But I force myself to rush. I strain to be productive As I face mounds of laundry and An ending cycle of work. I mother nine messy, little people. . I  brutally hack off the all my creative corners, So I can roll through…… Continue reading Was Jesus an Inefficient Square Like Me?

Worth Revisiting: Inspired Thinking

As I mature in my walk with Christ, I have learned not to depend solely on my own logic but to take the time to listen to the Spirit. Divine inspiration always supplies new ideas and solutions, solutions I could never have come up with on my own.    ” Creative thinking may mean simply…… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Inspired Thinking

A Heart-Felt Thank-you

A heart-felt thank-you because  of your support and warm encouragement, blogging opened the doors to the world of writing for me. Actually I can hardly believe that I feel free enough today to stand up and boldly yell, ” I love writing and I want to help others start writing by encouraging them to blog.” It…… Continue reading A Heart-Felt Thank-you

Catholic: And Living it!

Catholic and Living it!  is a new Link-up with Jennifer at Catholic Inspired. This is a link-up for any Catholic-centered posts. These would be posts that focus on Catholic decor, crafts, books, celebrations,  or any other Catholic centered thoughts or activities. The posts don’t need to be fancy; just thoughts and ideas for your fellow Catholics!…… Continue reading Catholic: And Living it!

Creative Thinking is Inspired Thinking

We simply must take the time to listen, listen to the Spirit,  and not over think and analyze. ” Creative thinking may mean simply the realization that there’s no particular virtue in doing things the way they always have been done ” – Rudolf Flesch There are several ways of looking at a problematic situation.…… Continue reading Creative Thinking is Inspired Thinking

Blogging Opened The Door To Writing

. Actually I can hardly believe that I feel free  enough today to stand up and boldly yell, ” I love writing and I want to help others  start writing by encouraging them to blog.” It took me years to finally decide to start writing again. I had taken a 30 year sabbatical since leaving…… Continue reading Blogging Opened The Door To Writing