Category Archives: Kindness

The Courage Of A Seed

Posted on April 9, 2013 by jzrart

“In nature, we are quietly offered countless models of how to give ourselves over to what appears dark and hopeless, but which ultimately is an awakening beyond our imagining.  All around us, everything small and buried surrenders to a process … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Healing, Kindness, love, Matters of the Spirit, Mental Health, Navigating Through Life, Quotes, The Seasons, Wise Words | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Meet Max

Posted on March 27, 2013 by jzrart

I can’t help myself.  Today is the day I usually post a quote that inspires me.  But we’ve a new member of the family and just can’t wait to introduce him to you.  If you haven’t read this blog before … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals I Love, Compassion, Dogs, family, Gratefulness, Healing, Kindness, Life, love, Memoir, Navigating Through Life, The Journey | Tagged , , , , | 10 Comments

Compassion And Being Enough

Posted on February 27, 2013 by jzrart

During the last seven years of my mother’s life, I was her caretaker.  Except for the last five months of her life, she lived in my home with me and my husband, Bill.  It was a hard time for all … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Caring for an aging parent, Compassion, family, Fear, Kindness, Memoir, Navigating Through Life, Quotes, Wise Words | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Getting Lost

Posted on February 16, 2013 by jzrart

“When we lose our map, our real knowledge of the path begins.” Mark Nepo, Seven Thousand Ways To Listen One Halloween evening, a very long time ago, when I was maybe in second grade, my mom helped me get dressed … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Fear, Kindness, Life, Memoir, Navigating Through Life, Quotes, stories, Travels, Wise Words | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Gift Of The Magi

Posted on January 5, 2013 by jzrart

My annual Christmas doldrums stayed away until the week before the big day. They slowly made their way into those early mornings hours when I worry myself awake. They like to sit on my chest, heavy and soggy with tears, … Continue reading →

Posted in Being Creative, Childhood, Christmas, family, Gratefulness, Kindness, Matters of the Spirit, Memoir, Travels | Tagged , , , , | 6 Comments