Heart That's Light Journal

Compounding Joy

Compounding Joy
There’s an assumption I have noticed since I was young. It is the assumption that as you build a life, joy is something you have to work to obtain,...

The Rambly How

Since I was a little girl and we got a computer with an application on it called Creative Writer, I have always wanted to send out a newsletter of ...

A little wisdom from a handful of strawberries.

A little wisdom from a handful of strawberries.
Joy to You! I recently painted a handful of strawberries, and while I was setting up the still life, I found myself endlessly rearranging them — tr...

Joie De Vivre

Joie De Vivre
Hi friends! There is a Mary Oliver quote I think on often. It says: “Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.” ...

For the love of books. And Ice cream.

For the love of books. And Ice cream.
For the love of books. And Ice cream.  Hello! This is Joy Lena speaking. I love to read. At school I have a 40 book challenge with different genres...

My Studio Library

My Studio Library
There is a small but mighty library that lives in my studio, and it might be one of my greatest tools. These books aren’t there to be tidy or impre...

A Little Habit of Joy: Bringing Flowers Home

A Little Habit of Joy: Bringing Flowers Home
I have a little habit I love: bringing fresh flowers home. Sometimes it’s just one bloom, sometimes a handful, sometimes it's an armful paired with...

How to become better grownups

How to become better grownups
How To Become Better Grownups  Hi my name is Caroline and I am 8 years old. This is my first Journal post for my Mom's shop. I am going to help yo...

The Start

The Start
There is this current that runs in my system as a creative... the thrill of possibilities. The inspiration of potential. Surprisingly what's usuall...

When the Good Shepherd speaks

When the Good Shepherd speaks
Maybe you don't know this about me, but when i paint certain animals, its almost like a prayer. Sometimes it feels like a reminder too. Like I'm pr...

Beware the wild-eyed, book-hungry artist

Beware the wild-eyed, book-hungry artist
I can't help but indulge my wild side, even if the challenges I create for myself are a bit, well, needless. Take my habit of spontaneously swingin...

What Good Shall I do Today?

What Good Shall I do Today?
"It's so good to be here, It's so good to be here. It's so good to be here" Thats what I heard myself repeating over and over again when I stepped ...