Heart That's Light Journal
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.
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
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.”
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
"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 ...
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