Joanne's Blog

A Colorful Experiment

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I wanted to share a project I spent much of this past week working on… it’s a Ketubah (Jewish Wedding Contract) design for friends who are getting married this weekend. Their vows will be printed in the circular area in the center of the sun.

Love is Transformational!

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Love is more than a feeling—it is a way of being. Love is kindness personified.

• When you look with love, you’ll see the best in everyone you meet.
• When you listen with love, you’ll hear the melody of someone’s heart.
• When you reach out in love, you’ll discover.
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The Color of LOVE

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Love is like the wind… you can’t see it, but you know it is there because you FEEL it. Love is an incredibly powerful force; it transcends language, time and place and brings hope and healing to those going through challenges. The love in our hearts serves as.

The Path to Wholeness: LOVE

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In honor of the upcoming Valentines Day holiday, I am planning to devote the next few blog posts to a subject I feel passionately about: LOVE. And in hopes of helping you stay connected to those you love, next week Ill be posting downloadable.

Seek, Savor, Sanctify

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The beginning of every year is a good time to do some soul-searching, and I have come to the conclusion that rather than trying to DO more, I’m better off when I do less, but am more MINDFUL. When I take time to connect with those I love, make.

Sharing our Dreams

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Every year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I try to listen to the famous “I have a Dream” speech Dr. King gave in 1963– the year before he won the Nobel Peace Prize. I have always admired Dr. King’s commitment to equality, freedom and justice. One of.

Christmas Spirit

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The holiday season is a magical time of year… it is a time when we try to be our best selves– kind, caring, generous, patient and compassionate. A time when our hearts are open to miracles… when we believe that PEACE is a possibility, that LOVE can light.

Believe in Miracles

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Since the holiday of Hanukkah begins at sundown tonight, I created this week’s Zenspirations(R) as a way of sharing the meaningful message of the Hanukkah story– Miracles do come true!

For those who are not familiar with the story, Hanukkah, also known.

The Song I Sing

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I had a delightful surprise this weekend when an old friend came to visit and brought me a special, hand-made gift which she calls ‘Rooted in Love’. 

It’s crafted from an actual root that my friend found washed up on the beach..

A Journey of Discovery

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For many years I have made a practice of looking for the blessing in every situation, especially difficult ones. This practice helps me stay grounded in gratitude, and when I am grounded in gratitude it is easier to reach out in love to everyone I encounter. And for.

The Roots of Inspiration

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I was amazed and delighted with all the wonderfully creative names you suggested when I asked for help naming the new technique I’ve been working on. There were so many ‘Zenspired’ options that it was hard to narrow down to a few favorites! But here are the ‘contenders’;.

Think Pink! Free Downloadable Coloring Pages!

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For most children October means Halloween– costumes & candy. For most women October has come to mean Breast Cancer awareness month. While it is important to raise awareness about Breast Cancer, and encourage women to get regular check-ups, I think it is also important to reach out to.