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Piecing our Lives Together

September 5, 2023 By Joy Resor

This view of a patchwork garden at the North Carolina Arboretum caught my eye on a clear, August morning strolling with a friend. Today, this photo speaks to me of our lives, how we piece them together in harmony or not. For instance, long ago, I lived amid a chaotic atmosphere of mail piles, newspapers I hadn't read, and a list of chores to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Awareness, Featured, Going Deeper, Gratitude, Musing Tagged With: Create a harmonized patchwork, Days that flow with joy, How do we piece our lives together?, Intentionally letting go of what's not working, Live into balance

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Consider a Change: Create Intentional Space in Your Life

This article appeared first as a Guest Column in The Transylvania Times in Brevard, North Carolina. Like you, spaces of all kinds have opened for me over the years. When I’m 10 years old, my … [Read More...]

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