A Happy Heart is a Continual Feast – But You Have to Feed It
Let’s talk about joy. Not the kind that just magically appears when everything is going right—because let’s be real, how often does that happen? I mean the kind of joy that you choose. The kind that you build, nurture, and hold onto, even when life throws curveballs. This verse from Proverbs 15:15 hit me hard:…
The Beauty of Persistence: My Six-Day Coloring Journey
Some projects take longer than expected, but when you pour your heart into something, the results are worth every second. This mandala took six days to complete, and I truly focused on the details, experimenting with different techniques to enhance my skills as an artist. Coloring isn’t just about filling in shapes; it’s about patience,…
Losing Weight with MS: The Struggle, the Reality, and the Plan Forward
Losing weight with multiple sclerosis (MS) is no easy feat—especially when mobility challenges limit physical activity. I’ve been on this journey before. A couple of years ago, I was at my peak in terms of physical activity. I had a robotic leg brace, but at eight pounds, it was more of a hindrance than a…
Elizabeth
What is your middle name? Does it carry any special meaning/significance? Victoria Elizabeth. Victoria = Victory. Strength. Resilience. Elizabeth = Grace. Wisdom. Faith. Put ‘em together? That’s power. That’s presence. That’s a reminder to show up every day and own who I am—challenges, wins, and everything in between.
Finding Peace Through Color: A Meditative Journey with Color the Psalms
Thanks for the clarification! Here’s a revised blog post based on Color the Psalms: Adult Coloring Book from this link. Coloring for the Soul: A Meditative Journey Through Psalms There’s something deeply calming about coloring scripture. It’s a way to slow down, breathe, and let the words settle into your heart. Today, I’m sharing a…
Functional Training for Everyday Strength
Switching It Up: How to Train Your Body for Real Life You ever catch yourself going through the motions in life? Same routine, same movements, same everything. It’s easy, right? You know what to do, no surprises, no thinking required. But let’s be real—after a while, that predictability starts feeling like a rut. And here’s…
Bouncing Back: My First Gym Day After Five Days Stuck Inside
Five. Freaking. Days. That’s how long I was stuck inside, knocked down by this relentless cold I caught from my son. Normally, a little congestion wouldn’t be a big deal, but thanks to my immunosuppressive meds for MS, even the smallest illness drags on forever. My body felt like jelly. I was weak. I couldn’t even…
Three things I can’t live without
What are three objects you couldn’t live without? I couldn’t live without my morning meditation time / which usually involves coloring to get my creative juices flowing and in the right mindset for the est of my day. I couldn’t live without my installation which makes cooking super easy and forgiving for me which keeps…