Elaine Sycks

Peace: what the world craves

I have peace in God knowing He is always there and He will get me through anything I face I have peace in knowing my husband and kinds love me no matter what I have peace knowing there is a solution for everything, it just takes a little longer sometimes to find it

I am going to be a bit biased and say….

Being a mom! It is a profession where you have to do the things no one else wants to do: laundry, cleaning toilets, changing diapers, mopping up spills. It is a profession that you do not retire from. It encompasses many other professions into its role (homework tutor, Uber driver, counselor, nurse, coach, chef). ItContinue reading “I am going to be a bit biased and say….”

New Week Motivation

#compassion #kindness #motivation #inspiration #love

Brews and books (the coffee kind)

My shop would sell brews (the coffee kind) and used books (cheap) with overstuffed chairs, beanbags and my customers can get lost in a good mystery and good coffee!

Chapter 9: “The Whistleblower” (from “The Councilman’s Gambit”)

Marcus leaned back, taking a sip of his coffee. “Exposing them won’t be easy, Carlisle. It will be dangerous. They’ll come after you. They’ll do anything to protect themselves and their grip on power. You’re not just dealing with a financial crime; this goes much deeper. Consider this: Your entire life is now threatened.” “WhatContinue reading “Chapter 9: “The Whistleblower” (from “The Councilman’s Gambit”)”

HOPE

Hope: that difficult times don’t last forever and that I will get through them as they come Hope: That mistakes do not define a person, you can learn from them and move on Hope: The sun will come up again in the morning

To be a hope and a light….

This world can be a very negative, judgmental and hopeless place. People are alone and feel there is no one to listen or empathize with them or understand their struggles. My goal is to be a positive light, voice of hope and an ear for someone to reach out to and give them calm inContinue reading “To be a hope and a light….”

Self Cleaning Bathrooms, no traffic

We have self-cleaning ovens. You can push a button, lock the oven door, and walk away. The cleaning then begins….I would love an alternate universe where you can close the bathroom door. You push a button on the outside of the bathroom. Then the tub, shower, and toilets all magically self-clean. Can we have movingContinue reading “Self Cleaning Bathrooms, no traffic”

How Prayer Transforms our Struggles into Strength

Discover the profound impact of prayer in overcoming life’s toughest obstacles in our latest video, “How Prayer Transforms Struggles Into Strength.” Prayer isn’t just a last resort—it’s a daily source of guidance, resilience, and peace amid challenges. Learn how integrating prayer and gratitude shifts your mindset from worry to hope, allowing you to face difficultiesContinue reading “How Prayer Transforms our Struggles into Strength”

Graceful Musings – a channel of light, hope, encouragement. An invitation…

Over the past three years, I have navigated some of the most challenging times. There were days when the waves threatened to overtake me and swallow me whole. The lessons of faith and hope that were learned led to Graceful Musings. If you or a friend or family member need spiritual guidance, you have comeContinue reading “Graceful Musings – a channel of light, hope, encouragement. An invitation…”