"Letting go" seems to be a popular theme for me lately. This past year I had yet another of my writings published in a "Chicken Soup for the Soul" book--this particular collection was focused on the topic "Let It Go: 101 Stories of Forgiveness & Freedom"--and I'd also been making a point lately of letting… Continue reading Leaving and Letting Go
Author: Sue J
Exploring the world around me and interpreting what I experience through words & images.
Making Space for Grace
We are all the same. We all come into this world, live our lives (short or long) and then leave this world. We all carry emotional pain. And with that, we carry the tendency to hurt others as we have been hurt or at the level we’ve been hurt, whether knowingly or unknowingly. We all… Continue reading Making Space for Grace
The [Not-So] Great Juggling Act
It’s still January as I write this, but already I’m mentally focused on spring cleaning. I’m eager to reorganize my home, my work desk, and the way I approach my day. I really want to make time for activities I’d much rather do (most especially creative activities), but recognize I must first make room for… Continue reading The [Not-So] Great Juggling Act
“Chicken Soup for the Soul” Books: This Makes 5
Well, I’ve just opened a box of books shipped to me from SIMON & SCHUSTER publishing. Yep! I did it again… one of my stories has made it into another “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book. 😊 As of May 30, 2023, a new Chicken Soup book has been released: “Chicken Soup for the Soul:… Continue reading “Chicken Soup for the Soul” Books: This Makes 5
“Adjusting to a New World”–a slice of desert life
"Adjusting to a New World" -- Susan Maddy J. May 8, 2023 (sitting in my side yard, early morning, AZ) Surrounded by a chorus of birds, each singing their own song, I can hear and see young ones testing their wings. They are still peep-peep-peep'ing for momma or poppa while wobbling on branches and pecking… Continue reading “Adjusting to a New World”–a slice of desert life
“Far Away From Home”–a short writing while camping
"Far Away From Home" -- Susan Maddy J. May 2, 2023 (camping in the desert) Waking at daybreak to a rising symphony of bird song, I rub sleep from my eyes, but the desert day is well on its way. Saguaros surround me, long in their years, Their hollowed organ-pipe arms reaching to the heavens--… Continue reading “Far Away From Home”–a short writing while camping
Happy Earth Day, You Earthy Women!
For me, EVERY DAY IS EARTH DAY! How about you? We who care do a million little things to share the message that we only have one earth and we need to take care of it and ALL of its inhabitants, big and small. I attempt to get that message out by making what… Continue reading Happy Earth Day, You Earthy Women!
Living From Your Heart
Often, we can feel like our decisions of the past were misguided simply because they didn’t yield a permanent positive result or any positive result at all. Whether it was in regard to a relationship, a chosen direction at a fork in the road, or even our decision to act or react in a… Continue reading Living From Your Heart
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