Joanne's Blog

The Expressive Power of Ensō

Monday, July 13, 2020

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to share something I have been doing for the past few months: Ensō circles, an ancient Japanese art form. According to Wikipedia,  “In Zen, ensō (円相, “circular form”) is a circle that is hand-drawn in one or two.

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Thank You Thursday!

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Hi Everyone,

A month ago none of us had the slightest idea that our world was about to change. Or that this unprecedented situation would require us to give up something we have always taken for granted–our freedom to come and go where and when we wished. Many of us–.

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Grow in Love

Monday, February 17, 2020

Hi Everyone,

Today is the international Random Acts of Kindness Day, and since kindness is one of my core values it seemed like a good day to go back to blogging. I haven’t blogged since my spinal fusion surgery almost a year ago– so there’s a lot to catch up.

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Celebrating My Recovery & New Book Release!

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Hi Everyone,

Seven weeks ago I had spinal fusion surgery, and feel tremendously blessed to be on the road to recovery. The months leading up to the surgery were incredibly difficult for me– I was in so much pain that I seldom left the house. I couldn’t stand up for.

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Once upon a time….

Monday, March 18, 2019

*Special note of thanks to Joanne for inviting me to add to the Zenspired  conversation that happens here every Tuesday*

Once upon a time there was a girl who loved words and letters and books. After she read all of the Nancy Drew books in the Hurst Elementary School library,.

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Time to Pray

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Good day Zenspirations® tribe! I am Tracey Nicholson. I know. You are super surprised to see me here when you were expecting Joanne. I’ll get to that in a moment.

First, who am I? I am part of the Zenspirations tribe, a member.

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Soul Sisters!

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Hi Everyone,

I was touched to receive an unexpected package this week from Jodi Weiss of Just Saying Jewelry, with two beautiful, handmade bracelets featuring the Zenspirations® Community’s words of the year: Kindness & Acceptance!

When I called.

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Live with Intention in 2019

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

 

Hi Everyone,

Selecting a Word of the Year– both personally and for the Zenspirations® Community– has become a treasured annual spiritual practice. Part of this process involves reviewing my core values, and ensuring that my actions and my values are in alignment. This leads me to reflect on what’s missing in.

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Continuing the Journey

Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Happy New Year Everyone!

AS THE NEW YEAR BEGINS…

Let’s pat ourselves on the back for getting this far, 
give ourselves permission to feel our feelings;
to accept that life can sometimes be REALLY challenging,
and to let go of whatever’s.

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Calling All Mentors!!

Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Hi Everyone,

Since the Zenspirations® community has grown a lot this year, I wanted to use the last blog post of 2018 to welcome all the new members, and share a bit about Zenspirations.


At its simplest level, Zenspirations® is a way.

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Which Words Resonate?

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Hi Everyone,

As both a lettering artist and writer, words are extremely important to me. Small wonder then, that choosing a Word of the Year is a process I usually begin in November. This gives me ample time to reflect on where I am in my life’s journey, where I.

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What’s Your Word of the Year for 2019?

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Hi Everyone,

Few transitions are seamless, and we encountered some technical challenges sending out the first issue of the new Zenspirations® “Live Zenspired” Newsletter. Please accept my apologies if you didn’t get a copy– or if you received more than one. I’m hoping that the second issue, and this accompanying.

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