Feeling anxious? In just 60 seconds you can breathe, refocus, and invite peace into your heart. This short spiritual encouragement guides you through a calming breath, a gentle reminder of God’s presence, and a simple grounding phrase to replace fear. Use this one-minute practice whenever worry rises—morning, midday, or night—to soothe your mind and restoreContinue reading “How to Calm Your Heart in 60 Seconds”
Author Archives: Elaine Sycks
Life without a computer….
Ahh a life not tethered to a screen… On one hand, I would horribly miss blogging and my photography site and exploring craft ideas on Pinterest… But because I love art and crafting and outside hobbies so much, it would be no problem to fill the void.
Today’s Prompt: A skill I would like to learn
I would love to learn quilting! I have a few close friends that quilt and I can just envision myself during the rainy fall and winter months here in Washington surrounded by patterns and blocks having a blast! As a former art teacher, I think quilting is a beautiful artistic expression!
Midweek Motivational Post
#resilience #motivationalpost #motivation #inspiration #keepgoing
I could pay more attention to my diet and health
I am trying very hard to pay more attention to my diet and overall health. Particularly trying to avoid so many sweets, focus on getting a better night’s sleep, and decreasing my stress load.
Today’s Prompt…My plan for tomorrow
Maybe in the bloggerverse, there are others in the same boat….but life has so many stressers going right now, my plan is to just get through each day. I am trusting God has a plan for this path I am on. Here’s encouragement to others to keep going, don’t give up.
“The Skeleton in the Hayride”
Fall is in the air in the fictional town of Fayetteville. The annual Harvest Festival is under way! Settle into your armchair and grab a warm cup of coffee or cider and help solve a harvest season “Whodunit”! Chapter 1: The Autumn Chill of Discovery Fayetteville awoke not to a gentle caress of autumn air,Continue reading ““The Skeleton in the Hayride””
Today’s Prompt: Hard Work
My mom taught me a long long time ago that whatever work I do that my name is attached to, to do it to the best of my ability. I deeply care about a job done right. I enjoy work that has tangible, visible results. Lawn work, cleaning, organizing.
New Week Motivation
#motivation #motivationalpost #inspiration #hope #faith #miracles
My positive, optimistic, hopeful personality
I have been told that I am positive to the point of being nauseating sometimes. But I would rather be that way and add a bright spot to someone’s day and give them a glimmer of hope; than to be negative Nelly and suck the air and joy out of the room.