Special thanks to Curt for sharing his photography throughout the challenge.  I love this image as we near the very end of our month together, seems so fitting.  So, either today or tomorrow, make a space for Visio Divina, Latin for “divine seeing,” a method for praying with images or other media (Tim Mooney).  Maybe enjoy a warm…

It is a delight to introduce you to Danielle!  She and I met through the Nebraska Writing Project (which is something life changing to check out if you are a teacher who loves words).  Reading her writing feels like you’re having coffee together, enjoying her perfect mix of humor and insight.  Not many writers capture their own voice so well–such…

RX #101 Wusk, Evi Ed.D. (Not M.D.) In addition to writing three gratitudes, take 10-20 minutes of silence or music once daily.  Avoid taking with low-level hum of life.  Can be taken with water, friends, dishes, mindless paperwork, a long commute and/or laundry.   For Treatment of: Malaise, Ungratefulness, Eeyore-like-ness, Grumpiness, Anger, Impatience and when someone says…

THANK YOU Frances for creating this Bible Journaling page as part of the 30-day Gratitude challenge!  The work is beautiful, it makes me think, and it inspires thanks–three of my favorite things all happening at the same time. I first met the artist, (the amazing) Frances, at a retreat hosted by (the also amazing) Deidra Riggs.…

I pick up my four-year-old’s Minnie Mouse balled-up sock from the bedroom floor for what feels like the one millionth time.  As I uncurl the toe and fling it into the laundry basket, mere feet away, I shake my head.  How is it possible that small humans make such a big mess?  And how is it…

“The voice within you is the loudest voice of which I speak, because it is the closest to you. . . It is the radar that sets the course, steers the ship, guides the journey if you but let it.  It is the voice which tells you right now whether the very words you are…

Thanks again to Curt for sharing an image for this weekend’s gratitude.  Either today or tomorrow, make a space where you can try some Visio Divina, Latin for “divine seeing,” a method for praying with images or other media (Tim Mooney).  Maybe enjoy a warm cup of tea or hot chocolate as you take time to…

I am honored to introduce you to Gail.  The first time I met her I was struck by her sparkle.  I don’t know what else you call it; something about her just shines.  I’ve seen that sparkle shining through again recently, brighter than it’s been in awhile, and I say a prayer of thanks for…

I shot some video on a simple morning about a two years ago, not really sure why or what for.  Waking the kids, seeing them greet each other, driving to work–all of it seemed normal, but the snow made me want to capture it.  So here’s a gratitude video of my littles (who aren’t this…

Every once in awhile I am pure meElectric calmA deep breath giggleNo masks, no pretending, no not quite enough.I am this more often latelyOn backpacking tripsCooking vegetables so aliveDancing with my kiddosDancing with no one at allReading a book on a new topic that kindles and fans something deep. I have been pure me around youGiven permission…