The Soul's Slow Ripening 16.12.18

The SOUL'S SLOW RIPENING

12 Celtic Practices Seeking the Sacred

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~ by Christine Valters Paintner
Released September 2018
~ Unique and useful insights shared for our growth spiritually as we pursue our faith life and journey.  Ms Paintner is adept at instructing new thought and practice, gently and creatively.  Which is essential to our comprehension and willingness to interpret life changes.
~ Moving in these new directions of discernment the creative responses inspired by our
"soul's slow ripening" to sweetness is pure art.. 
The Celtic ways and practices presented resonate at deeper and creative levels than a sole focus of the intellectual discernment.
~ I'm delighted to have these options and examples from early saints.
 As well as learning to hear and heed the seasonal calls and rhythms of God's Spirit.  Invitations to themed contemplative walks,  inspiring writing, art, poetry
 all influenced by God's creation in landscape and seasons,
 will undoubtedly influence a new way of seeing and being.
~ I, for one, am grateful. 
And as a spiritual director, soul friend,
this also is an exploration of benefit to the blessing of others.    ~



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Journal Expressions by Ellie Claire ... 30.11.18

Absolute delight, I have had 3 journals to explore this past month from Ellie Claire

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 I have been excited to choose features
to photograph and introduce
 these journals to you,

unfortunately,
I am beyond belief
with my laptop failing me on this venture!

My instagram intro worked
HERE

and 0 is doing its job since . . . 

I have photo examples for each book,
yet somehow, they won't transfer over for me to post them.

I am posting this apology publicly as my instagram post
assured followers there'd be a following blog post

with details and photos of each of the 3 journals.
Which  was fully intended and extensive effort engaged in doing so.

Please accept my apology - I will continue to work on this
and get a post up as soon as the kinks get worked out

of whatever is stopping the production!

Thank you for your interest and patience . . .

I leave you with a beautiful quote from the
Illuminate Your Story
Journal Just as one candle lights another and can light
thousands of other candles, so one heart
illuminates another heart and can illuminate
thousands of other hearts.

LEO TOLSTOY ~*~ If you are a follower, you will receive a blog posted notice
via email.  Otherwise it will be a matter of checking back in for its posting.

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Sunday Conversation: Psalms The Message with Bono & Eugene Peterson 28.10.18

SUNDAY CONVERSATION

PSALMS ~ THE MESSAGE

with

Bono and Eugene Peterson 

a unique and recent conversation [2016] between Irish musician, Bono,
and Eugene Peterson, translator of The Message Bible
who passed to his eternal home this week October 22, 2018

Concepts of unvarnished truths as recorded in the book of Psalms,
valued as honesty in communicating life and faith.
Creativity in expression. 
Openness.
Vulnerability.

Blessings

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Outstanding thoughts and responses for you as you listened?
We'd love to hear them . . .
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BOOK BEGINNINGS: WRITING TO WAKE THE SOUL by KAREN HERING 20.5.16

FRIDAY'S  BOOK BEGINNINGS 
This Week?

~ Publisher:  Atria Books / Simon Schuster
Published: November 2013 ~ Following host Gilion's prompt at Rose City Reader,  here's the beginning to WRITING TO WAKE THE SOUL by Karen Hering ~
What
  Is the                     Root of all these      Words?                    One thing: love.
                                    --Hafiz "The human gift of language is born of the desire to connect, to share our experience with each other. Our words are bridges built between one person and the next while also crossing time, from the moment they are written down to the moment they are lifted from the page by a reader."
* The end of the above sentence really captures my imagination,
as does the book's title.
I anticipate a great long weekend of reading
with this book a prime part.
Further to anyone with interest, an extended excerpt posted HERE and a shorter post , interestingly, on Beginnings HERE
Karen Hering's back cover quote I find inspiring ~

"Begin writing whenever you are ready and
follow wherever it leads."
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Have a great weekend!
and be sure to check out all the Friday Book Beginnings
HERE
You may just find another book to add to your shelves!

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FRIDAY FINDS: TEACUP LOVERS' CREATIVITY 6.5.16

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Too cute to pass up, here are some Mother's Day possibilities for any creative TEACUP LOVING Mothers and Others... ! ~

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HapPy  Colouring !

I'd love to know if you have coloured any of these books [or similar] and what you liked [or didn't] about them. Any recommendations? The covers are definitely appealing to my eye... Adding today's Friday Finds to MizB's
linkup at BooksandaBeat
Pink Saturday

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BOOK INTROS + TEASERS : MAKING ROOM FOR MAKING ART by SALLY WARNER 3.5.16

MAY's 1st TEASER TUESDAY

~  Teaser Tuesdays are hosted at MizB's Books and a Beat

Here's the story ~ Anyone can play along! What to do...?• Grab your current read Open to a random page• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS![make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much story plot away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!] Share the title + author so other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists.

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Tuesday Intros First Chapter First Paragraph
 hosted at Bibliophile By the Sea
Share the 1st paragraph of something you're currently
or planning on reading...

*Ready to play ?

                   I've chosen a nonfiction book for today's choice

MAKING ROOM FOR MAKING ART by Sally Warner

"We are tricked by a phenomenon of time:  Hours and days pass slowly, but years pass quickly. A life passes quickly, but we always think we have plenty of time. Too often we become so consumed with how we spend our days that we lose track of how we are spending our lives." I had to hold myself back from writing more ... ~*~ What do you think?  Keep reading...? Then head over to our hosts to add your own and find other book intros you might like to add to your tbr shelf.
I look forward to hearing your thoughts on today's choice. * and... Quick reminder about the upcoming
  Book Buddy Readathon May 7-13
Bout of Books May 9-15 and the current month of Clean Sweep ARC Challenge for May
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WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR EXTRA BOOKS: #1 24.8.15

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~ Having been entirely captivated by the phenomena of little library book exchanges popping up at the rate of baby rabbits on my local landscape,
I am taking first steps to creating one of my own.
[little library not little rabbit!] As I've considered the value and impact of this project,
I've also wondered if other book lovers and bloggers might be interested in joining me... ~ For those who might be asking, what is a free little library? The brain child of 2 american fellas in 2009. Read all about the Little Free Library history HERE ~*~ Their mission?  From the website ~
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"To promote literacy and the love of reading by building free book exchanges worldwide and to build a sense of community as we share skills, creativity and wisdom across generations. There are over 30,000 Little Free Library book exchanges around the world, bringing curbside literacy home and sharing over 1 million books annually."

Here's a MAP to find them

~*~ As book reading and reviewing bloggers, we're all about promoting literacy and the love of reading. I see little free libraries as a tangible way of increasing our reach. For all those extra books on our shelves, we have a creative option. Build a little library of our own to distribute books to fellow readers and increase book love in our own communities. Established on the principle of "Leave a book  Take a book  Share a book", library stock is continually evolving and revolving. Without fees or overdues! From childrens to diy, stock can vary by the day. * Have you seen little free libraries in your area?  Already set one up? I've created a pinterest board of info and inspy as I pursue creating my own. I'm happy to share the ideas HERE and look forward to adding any info you'd like to share. Tell us more! * I anticipate making this a blog series as the project progresses. If [and when] you choose to join in, I definitely want to see your project and would love to have everyone share their participation. Should I create a linkup?  If you are considering this, please do comment your responses.
I would be so excited to share the journey with fellow blogging book lovers :) ! And, of course, follow each other's progress. * We really can make an impact on and in our communities with this opportunity. HERE are some stories with more to come. ~*~ I've made my case.  Now I await your input. Much like I'll be awaiting the book input for my little library! and... Thanks for spreading the Word. ~ HapPy Reading [ and creating! ] ~*~ Sharing With fellow Bibliophiles~ * Small Victories * Literacy Musing Mondays * Musing Mondays * Create with Joy * * #sundaysdownunder * Anything Goes * Thursday Favorite Things * * Cozy Reading Spot *



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FRIDAY FINDS: SUMMER FICTION & CREATIVE READING SPARKS 12.6.15

Fav Fun at Jenn's Friday Finds for June 12.15

Fifteen new Friday Finds just added to the Faith Hope Cherrytea Pinterest BOOK'D Board of GIVEAWAYS and Freebies ~ PLUS these new reading sparks... ~

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~ Irene Hannon - That Certain Summer and Hope Harbor Sally John - Heaven Help Heidi Mary Manners - Mended Heart Robin Jones Gunn - Cottage by the Sea Katherine Hall Page - The Body in the Belfry


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Another find, 2015 Big Book Summer Challenge hosted annually at Sue's Book by Book blog.
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~ Thanks to Tanya's readalong of The Forgotten Garden - got me changing my mind when I looked at page count discovering I've already completed 1 and 16 pgs short on another since opening of the challenge
May 22 running through Labour Day Weekend Sept 7th If you're into reading 400 + pg chunkers, here's one for you! Tweet #BigBookSummer to cheer each other on ... ~ I'm now keeping track of my #BigBookSummer reading HERE
Completions :
IRISH MEADOWS by Susan Anne Mason [Canadian author] [posting the accomplishment even if it was just 16 pgs short] :) AN APPETITE FOR VIOLETS by Martine Bailey  [June 11- 12 428]

Current Reads :
THE FORGOTTEN GARDEN by Kate Morton [June 12 -   648]

Next :
The NIGHTINGALE by Kristin Hannah [June  438] [for #Collaboreads June Challenge]

Possibilities :

PRICE OF PRIVILEGE by Jessica Dotta [451] CITY OF DARKNESS and LIGHT by Rhys Bowen [483] ~ Susanna and Genevieve signing these 400+ pg books at the TIMELESS TOUR
I attended last month!  [Pictures + autographs with them too]
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~ TIDES of HONOUR by Genevieve Graham [Canadian author] [432]*
THE ROSE GARDEN [ 476 ] or A DESPERATE FORTUNE [544]  by Susanna Kearsley [Canadian author]

{here, Susanna signing my copy of THE ROSE GARDEN}
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~ More Options:   LISETTE'S LIST by Susan Vreeland [ 432] EMMA: A Modern Retelling by Alexander McCall Smith [448] The LITTLE PARIS BOOKSHOP by Nina George [400] LADY MAYBE by Julie Klassen [400] A LASTING IMPRESSION by Tamera Alexander [432] LASTING IMPRESSIONS: A TALE of PRIDE and PREJUDICE by Linda Wells [514] ~
Share your reading/audio and Summer Challenge finds with us in comments, link them as below if you post, and... ~ Have a wonderfilled weekend !

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100 DAYS PROJECT: LIGHT and LIFE begins July 11.2014

Taking inspiration from a fellow FB participant, Julie, who issued this invitation ~

"Here in New Zealand we have a creative project called 100 days. The idea is to choose something creative to do every day, for 100 consecutive days. It isn't about perfection, but something achievable that will stimulate creativity in your life.  It is also open to anyone on planet earth to join this creative opportunity.
It starts tomorrow 11 July, so take a look at 100daysproject 

if you are keen to know more."

Since I was keen to know more, I checked it out and ended with

my own registration...

My intentions are to begin the  100 Days Project ~ Projet 100 jours as of July 11th and to begin,  here's my 1st photo of 'Lumiere et la Vie' 'Light and Life'...

  * Here's what I discovered  ~ This is the 4th year Emma Rogan of NZ has organized and offered her creativity project motivator - my first year to learn of it.  Thanks, Julie! *

From the 100 Days Project site ~

The 100 Days Project is simple - Le projet 100 jours est simple

Choose one creative exercise, and then repeat it every day for 100 days. Record each daily effort and see what evolves in the work and in the self over time.

The project gives anyone a framework and the permission to be creative. It challenges you to dig deep into your creative reserves, to rely on your readiness to work in order to achieve creative breakthrough. It can be an end to procrastination, and the development of resilience. It takes a lot of energy, and yet the rewards can resonate for a long time after the 100th Day is over.

In 2011 Emma Rogan* decided to start a 100 Days Project after reading about Michael Bierut’s ‘100 Days of Design’ class at Yale. She invited others to join her and word of the project spread. Since inception hundreds of people have participated in the project.

This 100 Days Project is not a commercial undertaking, and is not in any way (but spirit) affiliated with the Yale School of Art. Good things will come from the rigorous repetition of a process or idea over the 100 days. To see what others have done before, have a look at the previous projects.

* Early yesterday I took the leap and registered. Later in the evening I put time into considering what I could realistically commit to without getting overwhelmed or unable to continue.  What I decided on is a photo or quote illustrating my 'Light and Life'. 'Lumiere et la Vie' Click to find and follow LIGHT and LIFE  and be sure to send some encouraging comments if you see I've been MIA ! * How many others have heard of the project? Are you participating? If so, I'd love to favourite and follow yours too! Just let me know your link in comments below or on my fb page.
I'm anticipating some challenges and more good outcomes...
*About the 100 Days Project curator, Emma Rogan ~

Emma is the design director at Augusto. She believes in the benefits of continued creative practice, inside and out of her professional work. Her work for clients has been recognised by the New Zealand Best Design Awards, Communication Arts, Adobe, The Webby Awards and the FWA. In 2012 Emma was invited to speak at TEDxAuckland about the 100 Days Project, and the nature of thinking through creative exploration. Watch the talk here.

* Looking forward to hearing about your creative projects!
Have a wonderfully creative weekend ... un week-end  merveilleusement cre`ative [sorry - can't get the accent without a space!]
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WEDNESDAY: WHITESPACE INVITATION with Bonnie Gray 4.6.14

* Finding REST today leaving the noise of city behind with a roadtrip to the country.. Open sky.  Wide horizon.  Expansiveness. *

* What does REST look like today for you? *

Listening to ANNE OF GREEN GABLES audiobook,

Reading 

The ART OF ARRANGING FLOWERS released yesterday

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To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions…

• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you’ll read next?

* Up next ? Also Released yesterday and making a refreshing splash ~
Bonnie Gray offering  giveaways to celebrate

1 is for Lisa Leonard's jewelry [for 15 entrants] with journal and the other is for Dayspring Journals
[35 to give away!] * * A note from Bonnie ~ *

Have you ever longed for space in your life to breathe?
To rest. To journal. To connect with God – by just being you?

Make room for you. For God. For rest.

Create #spiritualwhitespace.

What is spiritual whitespace? It’s enjoying time with God to slow down and feed your soul, to rejuvenate and rest.

* Find MORE at Bonnie Gray's * *

3 ways to participate in 21 Days of Rest at Bonnie's:

1)   Share your whitespace/restful moments.    Use hashtag #SpiritualWhitespace on Instagram + Twitter.

2)   Try any of the Whitespace Challenges.

Tell us how it went by blogging & linking up your post in our  Whitespace Thursday Linkup .

{publish your post ANY day that works - linkup on Thursday.}

3)  Read  Finding Spiritual Whitespace  then share your discoveries. Write a blog post about your experience and upload your link on this Whitespace Book Reader Page  .

   Bonnie would love to hear how you enjoyed the read.

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