Calling

Art as Self-Care

I was talking to someone yesterday about how I sometimes, often times, struggle to find time to pursue my art and creative interests. With all my other activities (Part-time job, house, husband, family events, volunteer work, small biz), it can be difficult to set aside time to work on things that I really WANT toContinue reading “Art as Self-Care”

Bestowed

I have a gift of writing. A gift. It’s a gift. It was given to me by my Creator. The one who made me, created me, caused me to exist. It’s a purposeful gift. Not random or arbitrary. It was given on purpose for a reason. I can see God giving us the gifts. BestowingContinue reading “Bestowed”

Purposefulness

Purpose. Purposeful. Intentional. Specific. The last few days I feel like God has been highlighting Purpose. Yesterday someone asked me to describe God in one word and I said, ‘Purposeful’. Because He is. He created the earth on purpose. He created me on purpose. He came to earth on purpose. Died…on purpose. Rose from theContinue reading “Purposefulness”

Thoughts during Surgery

I had to have a short oral surgery done today. It wasn’t fun and if I could have avoided it, I would have. But, the root of one of my teeth was exposed, so it was either get it done, or wait and have it get worse and have to deal with more problems later.Continue reading “Thoughts during Surgery”

Writing

I know I’ve already said a couple times that I’ve come to the realization this past year that I am a writer. I have owned it. I really, really, really believe that God has given me this realization, even though it may come as no surprise to anyone but myself. So, now, what do IContinue reading “Writing”

Things You Love

Paul McCartney is a singer, songwriter, musician, entertainer and performer. No one would argue with that. EVER. Because that’s what he is. It’s more so than what he does, it’s ingrained in him. It’s part of WHO he is. Paul McCartney can’t help but write, record, sing, play music, tour and perform. It’s who heContinue reading “Things You Love”