and Purposeful Prose
Joy is difficult when you wake up melancholy. This is one of the things I struggle with due to having Hashimoto's Disease. It's even worse through the Winter months which means I have to push harder. I can definitely start to resent the "push" if I'm not mindful of my thoughts. See, that's the thing, [...]
I wasn't planning on posting twice today, but they're both short, so I'm doin' it. I have to share this video. Jason Gray is awesome. His videos are often interesting. This one gave me some smiles. Lol...okay, the ending made me laugh. (The VERY end. Andrew missed it. You have to keep watching past the [...]
https://youtu.be/Uqo8bqujLF8 "...as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything." 2 Corinthians 6:10 https://youtu.be/62H8_8HjUSo
To those who've touched my heart and soulI'm taking you with me wherever I goI'll remember your kindnessAnd your thoughtful adviceI'm thankful you caredYou left a mark on my life To those who've shared their precious timeI'm forever grateful you were part of mineI'll remember your uniqueness And all that you gaveIt was truly a giftNot [...]
There once was a banana named Ben He loved the water, but it wasn't his friend He came up so fast that he got the bends And the waves kept crashing again and again He was safer at home with the apple and pear He had plenty of friends who were quite the fine fare [...]
Being creative and chipper through the Winter months is going to be more difficult than I realized. Difficult? Yes. Impossible? No. Why am I so determined to keep an even keel? Does anyone else maintain one? Nope. So what's my motivation? I know what it is. It's what it always is: love. The problem, however, [...]
"Where are you going!?" shouted Bane. "I have many more questions!" "I know." replied Lilly as she tried to suppress her irritation. "But I'm going to be late now!" "Where is your appointment!!??" he pressed her further. "I really must go! she shouted back at him. "Your questions will have to wait!" "Where did you [...]
Before I tell you a little about this challenge. I first have to address the photo that I chose for this post. One of my goals for this blog is to remember to enjoy life. So I appreciate all the wonderful photographs that everyone shares, including those who make their work free-to-use. I love photography, [...]
Stillness Boney branches Laden with heavy snow Chilling to the bone Icey fingers Demanding roaring fires Beauty to behold Evergreens Clad all in white Hazardous Treacherous roads Requiring prayer for safe travels Arctic breezes Causing sneezes Stimulating Spring longings Melancholy Declining motivation Rising up to the challenge Always glorious Despite tribulations God designed To promote [...]
Night was falling, and he always fell so fast Her hopes were high, but they all at once were dashed Melancholy was a persistent companion But Joy was faithfully her strongest champion Coaxing her out of every jeering day Reminding her that tomorrow would faithfully guide the way Hope was on the horizon, and what [...]
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