Joanne's Blog

Learning to Listen

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Hi Everyone,

The free downloadable ‘Zenspirations® Word of the Month’ page for January featured the word Discover, and I am hopeful that it sparked moments of reflection which led to some new discoveries. The piece below is from one of my morning journals on this theme:

Finding Light in the Darkness

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Hi Everyone,

Last week I shared a Hanukah Dangle, so this week I wanted to share a Christmas Dangle:

And, for those who like to color, here is page of ornaments which you can decorate however you like:

My Prayer Journal is Off to Press!

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Hi Everyone,

At long last, I finished My Prayer Journal, and sent it off to press! This book is really close to my heart; I have based it on some of my personal prayers and journaling prompts. For example, I try to start each day with a prayer of thanksgiving,.

#ZenspiredGiving on #GivingTuesday

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Hi Everyone,

In honor of the upcoming #GivingTuesday on Tuesday, November 28th, I am inviting the entire Zenspirations® community to join me in making a difference in the world.

If you aren’t familiar with Giving.

Heroes in Our Midst

Tuesday,October 31, 2017

Hey y’all –

It’s the last week of October, and since Joanne’s on a whirlwind East Coast tour, she asked me to do another guest blog post and share the Zenspirations® calendar page for November.

I know that I’ll use mine to record the things.

Ribbons & Remembrance Rituals

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Hi Everyone,

In addition to being prime time for fall foliage, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Everyone knows someone who’s life has been impacted by this disease. Breast Cancer is the diagnosis received by almost 250,000 of the 850,000 women who.

The Gift of Forgiveness

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Hi Everyone,

Last week, Jews the world over celebrated Rosh Hashanah, the birthday of the world; this coming weekend is Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. It is customary to wish people a ‘sweet and happy new year’ at Rosh Hashanah, and an ‘easy and meaningful fast’ at Yom Kippur.

Pomegranates, a Biblical symbol.

Where Does Your Heart Dwell?

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Hi Everyone,

As regular blog followers know, last week was the 2nd Anniversary of the Zenspirations® Create, Color, Pattern, Play FB Group, and to celebrate we are having a ‘Draw Your Favorite Dwelling’ contest. I’ve been impressed and inspired by the early contest entries. They range.

July Calendar Page Download

Saturday, July 1, 2017

Hi Everyone,

It’s not Monday night, but since I wasn’t able to post images from the road, and tomorrow is the first day of July, I wanted to make sure you had the calendar page for July. Thanks to everyone who wrote asking where it was… I’m truly delighted that so.

Barbi’s Butterflies Redeux

Tuesday,June 27, 2017

Hi Everyone,

On June 27th last year, I wrote a blog called “Barbi’s Butterflies” in honor of my friend, Barbi Disraelly, who would have been celebrating her 75th birthday. Barbi loved butterflies, and to commemorate her 76th birthday I created some new butterfly images… unfortunately, I am writing this week’s.

Coping with Heartbreak

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Hi Everyone,

Today was an incredibly sad day… not because anything bad happened to me personally, but because people I love are suffering, and there is little I can do to ease their pain. One of the most difficult lessons I’ve ever learned is that I am not in control.

The Art of Remembrance

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Hi Everyone,

I feel incredibly blessed to live in a country where we have the freedom to make choices: where we live, what we buy, how we dress, the type of work we do, who we love, and so much more. We are free to choose our faith, our friends,.