Tag Archives: gratitude

Concerning The Autumn of Life

Posted on January 15, 2013 by 1sojournal

December 1, 1994 Autumn as a metaphor for a season in the life process is an excellent one. Autumn is far from a waiting time, as a matter of fact it is one of the very busiest seasons of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Concerning The Autumn of Life | Tagged Autumn, feast, gratitude, harvest, Life, morning pages, season, what gift to bring | 2 Comments

Daily Stone #12

Posted on October 13, 2011 by 1sojournal

Wind and rain blew and washed away much of Autumn’s gift. So grateful I didn’t miss it. Elizabeth Crawford 10/14/11

Posted in Daily Stone #12 | Tagged Autumn's gift, Daily Stone, gratitude, one daily observation, wind and rain | 4 Comments

To My Inner Child

Posted on April 21, 2009 by 1sojournal

Dear Beth, I have been negligent. I forget that you are just a kid and need to be encouraged and supported. I take for granted that you will do your thing, explore your world, create beautiful things that sometimes … Continue reading →

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About Heart Day

Posted on February 14, 2009 by 1sojournal

It’s Valentine’s Day, today. As if anyone needs to be reminded. One can’t step inside a store without being hit with the colors pink, red, and white. I think there are two things I appreciate about Valentine’s Day. Those … Continue reading →

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My Fight With Red

Posted on February 6, 2009 by 1sojournal

In response to Claudette’s Challenge #2 The Art of Humility I have been coloring Mandalas and have mentioned that here and elsewhere. Although I love doing so, I also like a challenge. I wanted to do something more intricate … Continue reading →

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Waiting On The Page

Posted on January 14, 2009 by 1sojournal

It’s one of those days. Usually I come here via my journal, and by the time I arrive I have some thought or issue bouncing around inside my head so that when I get to this blank page, I … Continue reading →

Posted in changing the end of the story, Choice, fear, Waiting On The Page, writing | Tagged becoming the page, blank sheet of paper, celebrate, dark corners, fear, friend, fulfillment, gratitude, hope, humble servant, joy, lessons, moving shadows, promise, running away, Speaking, storm clouds, strength, subject, support, surprise, waiting, willingness

Final Accounting: 2008

Posted on December 31, 2008 by 1sojournal

Today is the last day of this year, 2008. I have spent some time, looking back on the days, weeks, and months that are passing into my personal history, perhaps better labeled herstory. This has been an incredible year, … Continue reading →

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Curious Confession Time

Posted on September 3, 2008 by 1sojournal

Okay, I was raised Catholic, went to parochial school, so I know the drill: “Bless me, Technologies, for I found the stats page on this site yesterday.” I did a History major in college, as well as one in English, … Continue reading →

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