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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
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
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
Letter To My 5th Grader
21 Oct 2015

Letter To My 5th Grader

by Joanna Ciolek | posted in: Reflections | 0

You make me proud to be your mom every day and I love the person you are becoming. You have unique talents and strengths and watching you learn and grow has been an amazing experience. You are smart, competent, courageous, … Continued

Family Life, growth, milestones, mommy thoughts, quote land, self-discovery
Meditation: Just Breathe
29 Apr 2015

Meditation: Just Breathe

by Joanna Ciolek | posted in: Reflections | 0

  Just Breathe Breathe in the boundless power of the Universe Breathe out all that is harmful to me   Breathe in fresh air into my lungs Breathe out stale air now   Breathe in the potential for love Breathe … Continued

meditation, mindfulness, poetry

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