Today was surreal. Many unexpected occurences happened so quickly that I could not filter them all while in the midst of work. Students brought me poems they wrote; quite profound for middle schoolers. A colleague informed me of an opportunity knowing my passion for developing technology trainings. My editor left a cheery message with an encouraging complement, possible completion date, and suggested title …
Day 21 In Search of my Blogging Identity “Women of Wisdom Arise”
"I am but a vessel... on a good day...of what heaven speaks…truth integrated into life…but on a bad day… Do you believe we can be like a pitcher pouring inspiring words for thirsty souls? We not being truth but housing truth? Perhaps this concept troubles some because they know what they are like on a …
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Day 20 In Search of my Blogging Identity “The Message”
"I have a gift hidden in heart for you. Fine words carefully selected and crafted into a message…that you might smile again!"         I don't know about you, but I often need a word of encouragement in order to smile again. Significant messages come in different ways, but there are those times when you know …
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Day 19 In Search of my Blogging Identity “What Inspires You?”
The thought just occurred to me that I wonder what inspires my blog readers. Where do you go for encouragement? Have you any thoughts on the subject?  Life is far too difficult and dreary to go it alone. We need words spoken by caring souls to find meaning beyond the mundane.  So feel the …
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Day 18 In Search of my Blogging Identity “Finding Kindred Spirits”
Here I am, all alone. My husband has gone to work and I am in blissful solitude! A Monday vacation day stretches before me unfettered. Quiet of soul, I so need this writing time!     My blogging identity quest has proven far more time-consuming than anticipated due to working fulltime. Nevertheless, I feel the urge …
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Day 17 In Search of my Blogging Identity “Organizational Overload”
"Evidence of a procrastinator: "I sit here contemplating everything I want to do this weekend—I think my plan, I work my plan, and then I turn on the TV." This weekend's main goal was taking down the Christmas decorations and putting my house back together. I know the job is way overdue but I have struggled to …
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Day 16 In Search of my Blogging Identity “Write, JoDee, Write!”
My writing reminds me of "Forest Gump's running." For those who are not familiar with the movie, Forest learned to run as a youth to escape his tormentors. My favorite line is when his childhood friend screams, "Run Forest run!" Later in life, Forest ran to deal with the pain of loosing his childhood love. He ran, and …
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Day 15 In Search of my Blogging Identity “Tips for Pursuing Vision”
"I saw glimpses of the vision…and then the smoke rolled in." It seems we must work through the grind in order to live the sublime! Over the years, I have come to believe that creativity develops on a continuum and a vision worth reaching requires perseverance. My eclectic creative temperament was imbedded by a mother who raised us …
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Day 14 In Search of my Blogging Identity “Synergy”
It was difficult to post this morning and tonight in light of the Haiti tragedy. Any words written seemed ridiculous while watching the suffering on the news and internet. After deciding how I could help, I chose to post anyway. During these times of earth-shattering crisis, I am proud to be a part of humankind. Seeing countries …
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