Ok, I have had this page done for some time, but just got it scanned in. My bend in the road was a journey my parents sent my on when I was 18. A journey at a retreat that change who I was, the values that I believe in today, and my beliefs in that when one follows ones heart you can never lead yourself astray.
When posed the question about change and the things in me that won’t change or will always remain a constant, I am drawn the my family who brings we strength, courage, and support.
My Mother has been the greatest teach in my life. She has taught me to love unconditionally, to listen to my heart, and to be true to myself.
My Father has taught me about dedication, honor, and commitment to ones family.
My Sister has taught me to open my heart to the love of God and the powers of the universe.
My Brother has taught me that change is possible and it takes the support of those around you to make it happen.
My Husband has taught me to believe in myself, to be the best I can be, and to take a leap of faith.
My Children have taught me to slow down, to take time to treasue the little things in life, and to allow plaful time in each day of our lives.
I have taught myself that I am a wise woman with an abundance of joy and love for myself and those around me. I have a beautiful garden within that I will continue to plant seeds, water, and grow beautiful flowers and food for my soul. I give thanks to the gifts God has blessed before me.
When I was growing up, if the weather was bad—raining, snowing, etc and we couldn’t go outside and play either my mom or grandma would bake chocolate chip cookies. To this day, if it rains I get a craving for fresh hot cookies! The first picture below is the front of my latest journal entry. If you open the two flaps, the second picture is revealed!
Cindy
this is a very simple entry for my dream weeked – I think I need one of these right now – I am immersed in soo soooo much, with not nearly enough time to do it in!
Yes, I am way, way behind. This page was for the “intersection” prompt. The journaling says, “At some point in life, you need to turn the corner and decide to believe in the traditions of your fathers, or not. I turned the corner…I am a believer.”
I am an intermediate skier and love to ski. I blew out my right knee last year in West Virginia after skiing in Germany over the Christmas holiday. I just got back from 10 days in Germany visiting my sister again and wasn’t able to ski yet. I hope to be back on the slopes by next season. My dream weekend would be spent skiing with my family and friends.
This was a hard one for me—don’t know why, but I finally came up with ‘X marks’ the spot. The kitchen being the center of the house. Each quadrant has facets of what the kitchen means to me…
I hate cooking. I am not sure why, but I detest cooking! :)
Another thing that I have been working on is my 101 things in 1001 days list. Here it is:
Since the birth of my second son my life has been about searching for balance. When posed the question what are you searching for…a luxury, I started to think about that perfect eye cream that will help me look less tired, that perfect pair of jeans, or the right hair cut. Then I thought do I really need those things? What I am most longing for is balance. Time to have fun and play with my kids. A quiet night out with my husband for dinner and a movie and a quiet ride home. Time to do what I love best; create and spend time with family and friends. Time to sit in my house with a cup of tea and enjoy the sound of silence. Most of all, to enjoy the journey of life and continue to explore who I am. I am thankful for my friend Shannon who turned me on to this art journal. It has been a personal journey of growth and reawaken to what has been asleep for so long. Thank you Shannon!
this was done for postivity and new growth.
Yesterday I was in the worst car accident of my lift and spent 9 hours or more in the ER under high trauma to be released with scratches, bruses, hurt next and painful body but alive. Alive, talking thinking all these things you take forgranted. Check out more here a
