Joanne's Blog

The Expressive Power of Ensō

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.

Thank You Thursday!

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–.

Grow in Love

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.

Celebrating My Recovery & New Book Release!

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.

Once upon a time….

*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,.

Time to Pray

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.

Soul Sisters!

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.

Live with Intention in 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.

Continuing the Journey

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.