Finding Joy
Focus on Gratitude
Finding Joy is about choosing gratitude in real life, through the ups and downs. Joy doesn’t mean perfect happiness; it’s a key between busy and present, overwhelm and beauty. Through reflective writing and practical perspective shifts, this space explores how to focus on gratitude, embrace growth, and live fully in the now.
Building a life that feels intentional, creative, and present.
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5 Ways to Find Joy in the Seasonal Shift
Take Note of The Simple Joys During the Winter to Spring Shift I am writing this at the start of spring, not the official start on the calendar, but that subtle shift to spring that comes in the air. It’s when temperatures are still cool, but the sun starts to wake us up earlier and
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How I Rate My Books
Shaped by emotions, experiences, and the stories that stay with us. Reading Is Personal Reading is such a deeply personal experience, shaped by our emotions, experiences, and the situations we’re navigating both before and while we read. A book I found amazing the first time, leaving me reflective and thinking about it long after, might
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10 Ways to Expand Your Reading and Discover New Books
Today we’re keeping things focused and looking at a few ways to expand your reading. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a reading rut, unsure what to pick up next, or convinced there aren’t enough hours in the day for books (I hear you), this one’s for you. And yes, when I say “reading,” I
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How to Start Journaling: 4 Simple Daily Prompts
We have countless thoughts throughout the day.But when faced with a blank journal page, I can suddenly feel lost, not a single thought comes to mind. Or worse, I start judging every thought and whether it is “worthy” of taking space in my journal. Anyone else with me? And yet, I truly love to journal.
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Finding Joy: Seeing the World Through My Child’s Eyes
Motherhood has a way of slowing us down, not always in schedule, but in perspective. Through my children, I’ve been reminded how much wonder exists in the everyday. The kind of awe that makes you stop mid-task. The kind that turns an ordinary morning into something sacred. This is one of those reminders. A Little
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Finding Joy: A Reflection on the Messages We’re Gifted
Lately, I’ve been reminded of the messages, the subtle nudges and quiet whispers, that guide us when we’re quiet enough, still enough, and open enough to receive them. The need to turn inward. To turn things down. To be still. We all face moments like this, days, weeks, or even seasons where listening matters more