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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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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Introducing the Live Zenspired Newsletter!

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Hi Everyone,

I am delighted to report (if the technology worked!) that after months of planning, the first edition of the new “Live Zenspired” Newsletter finally launched today!

The Newsletter will include bonus articles in addition to the blog link, plus exclusive.

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Giving, Growth & Gratitude

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Hi Everyone,

“How do you stay grounded in gratitude?” is a question I asked myself in a recent morning journaling page.

Something that helps me appreciate my many blessings is focusing on the things I have, rather than the things I’ve lost..

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Intentional Kindness!

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Hi Everyone,

Kindness is more than compassion; more than caring. Kindness is love in action! It is a form of empathy which allows us to momentarily look through another person’s eyes and instinctively know what would bring them comfort.

Intentional kindness is part.

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Communal Grief: How Do We Heal?

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Hi Everyone,

As a lifelong spiritual seeker I strive to listen without judging, to give without expecting, to look for blessings in every situation and to use my talents to make a difference in the world. Prayer is a huge part of my spiritual practice; as an artist and writer.

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Sacred Questions

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Hi Everyone,

I’ve been asking myself a lot of unanswerable questions lately. Sacred questions. Soul stretching questions.

I’ve come to realize that in some way the question itself IS the answer. For example, while I may not know HOW to create a space in.

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Soul Growth

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Hi Everyone,

Heartfelt thanks to those who volunteered to Beta Test the Zenspirations® Care-Mojis. I’ll be sending out a letter with instructions later this week, and look forward to your input.

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sundown Sunday night, and I want to take this opportunity to wish.

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The Light of Remembrance

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

 

Hi Everyone,

As a lifelong spiritual seeker, I try to begin each day with a prayer in my heart and a pen in my hand doing my ‘Morning Journaling’. I feel connected when I put pen to paper, and find it’s easier to stay grounded in gratitude when I begin.

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A Cyber Farewell

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

 

Hi Everyone,

The miracle of Cyberspace is that we can connect with people all over the world. Sometimes on-line relationships blossom into close friendships. While we usually don’t get to visit with our CyberFriends as often as we do with our local friends, the heart connection is real..

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My Prayer Journal is Here!

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Hi Everyone,

There’s nothing more exciting than getting samples of something you’ve put your heart and soul into… so, needless-to-say, I’m REALLY excited to share that My Prayer Journal is here ahead of schedule! I am truly delighted with both the price and the quality– only $7.99 for a 128.

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A Hopeful March

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Hi Everyone,

HOPE you’ll all like the Zenspirations® Word of the Month art I created for March:

Click the link below to download your FREE Zenspirations HOPE page.

 Zenspirations®_by_Joanne_Fink_Blog_Word_of_the_Month_March_HOPE

I haven’t seen many examples of January’s Discover and February’s Listen pages;.

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