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Finding Grace in Every Day #20: 2018 Edition
22 Jan 2019

Finding Grace in Every Day #20: 2018 Edition

by Joanna Ciolek | posted in: Art & Creativity, Reflections | 0

2018 almost broke me, physically and mentally. With what’s happening politically, socially and with our climate, it was a rough year all around. But it was a very challenging year for me on a personal lever as well, full of … Continued

drawing book, Gratitude, growth, habits
Daily Drawing Practice: #365Days Instagram Challenge
14 Jan 2019

Daily Drawing Practice: #365Days Instagram Challenge

by Joanna Ciolek | posted in: Art & Creativity | 0

Even though I’ve been on Instagram since 2011, soon after its inception, I haven’t really given it much attention over the years. And I thought it was time for change. In a moment of inspiration (and perhaps insanity), on Nov … Continued

dash of imagery, drawing book, growth, habits, inspiration, self-discovery
Finding Grace in Every Day #19: 2017 Edition
11 Dec 2017

Finding Grace in Every Day #19: 2017 Edition

by Joanna Ciolek | posted in: Art & Creativity, Reflections | 0

With 2017 coming to an end, I’ve been reflecting on all the good and happy things that have happened this year – and I have much to be grateful for… Finding Grace in Every Day #19: 2017 Edition Today I … Continued

Family Life, Gratitude, growth, habits, self-care
Finding Grace in Every Day #18
3 Nov 2016

Finding Grace in Every Day #18

by Joanna Ciolek | posted in: Reflections | 0

A friendly mamma from across the street came over the other day with her two daughters, three and one years old. I savored their stay for many reasons, but most of my attention was on the stark difference in how … Continued

drawing book, Gratitude, growth, habits, self-care
Daily Drawing Practice: 2016 Mid Year Roundup
6 Jul 2016

Daily Drawing Practice: 2016 Mid Year Roundup

by Joanna Ciolek | posted in: Art & Creativity | 0

Given that my focus lately has been on The Mindfulness Journal and freelance work, my art portfolio so far this year has been… painfully impoverished. Putting it mildly… But I’m learning to be more accepting and easy on myself. There … Continued

dash of imagery, drawing book, inspiration, self-discovery
On Parenting, Daily Struggles and Permission to Fail
2 Jan 2016

On Parenting, Daily Struggles and Permission to Fail

by Joanna Ciolek | posted in: Reflections | 0

  It is impossible to live your life without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all. In which case you fail by default. ~J.K.Rowling Failure is an inevitable part … Continued

Family Life, I have feelings too, mommy thoughts

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