tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56969677872778622582024-03-13T14:19:31.211-07:00.~.Windows Of My Life.~.If you are going to rise, you might as well shine.Traci Suzanne Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667330366841143805noreply@blogger.comBlogger594125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696967787277862258.post-91588878909446102272021-12-28T04:59:00.002-08:002021-12-28T06:08:36.938-08:00More Of The Good - Less Of The Bad in 2022<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuOk_6TPDgo_PiqnNgjBspEklkMbfBbOSZnFYtyv9opfGXv9Wtch2vz4735pctWYQ1HTE6seRVWjIlgt16NHWPKwKIHF8wweiktzHD_rMPcTbByLTZcS4e5x05G34thI66PI3h59e5rm-YtWQTXYkot_KPaIsjMDgPHgiOrQ0zLeJ-IP__dzk2xvLe1w=s5928" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5928" data-original-width="3920" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuOk_6TPDgo_PiqnNgjBspEklkMbfBbOSZnFYtyv9opfGXv9Wtch2vz4735pctWYQ1HTE6seRVWjIlgt16NHWPKwKIHF8wweiktzHD_rMPcTbByLTZcS4e5x05G34thI66PI3h59e5rm-YtWQTXYkot_KPaIsjMDgPHgiOrQ0zLeJ-IP__dzk2xvLe1w=w294-h444" width="294" /></a></div><span style="background-color: whitesmoke; color: #111111; font-family: -apple-system, "system-ui", "San Francisco", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Ubuntu, Roboto, Noto, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: nowrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@nadineprimeau?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #767676; text-decoration-skip-ink: auto; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s, opacity 0.1s ease-in-out 0s;">Nadine Primeau</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/sraw-vegetables?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #767676; text-decoration-skip-ink: auto; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s, opacity 0.1s ease-in-out 0s;">Unsplash</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It is with mindfulness, motivation and intention that I focus on the following in 2022</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nutrition</div><div style="text-align: center;">Movement</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stress Management</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hydration</div><div style="text-align: center;">Creativity</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p>Traci Suzanne Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667330366841143805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696967787277862258.post-39737754483975751242020-09-14T06:36:00.001-07:002020-09-14T06:36:07.776-07:00<p style="text-align: center;"> - My Intention For Today -</p><p style="text-align: center;">To give up control and let God handle it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE8B8nJsMGDjZKSROKfcIxCdL0NEYDdCNFHeb4nK8dc2Prnom2nnSil39wGF7Zs9EFntxYZtVR9Xv-XE1Yh1o8G-ANM0o55WuAtQd5uYoMuj7K3sgfyGxJGgDPtTciSlU9kW53Yw5Fqqj7/s1347/104321084_10216899717820727_1853589242906792487_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="833" data-original-width="1347" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE8B8nJsMGDjZKSROKfcIxCdL0NEYDdCNFHeb4nK8dc2Prnom2nnSil39wGF7Zs9EFntxYZtVR9Xv-XE1Yh1o8G-ANM0o55WuAtQd5uYoMuj7K3sgfyGxJGgDPtTciSlU9kW53Yw5Fqqj7/s320/104321084_10216899717820727_1853589242906792487_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Traci Suzanne Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667330366841143805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696967787277862258.post-87723821285626733222020-09-07T07:39:00.003-07:002020-09-07T07:39:30.220-07:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqL7qfmlo0y1zmEkOeBI_ZWs8FDIOjWydX32Fy3rnTreKEDErlMw3dyenM6d6dJr28Kz6Ek1iV8N8qmgjh9G_6hpzlUx_LQ7cqbETpL_7Xd9l5V7v4toIslqRdV_se4u5q8M2qzARDnBf4/s550/iyanla-vanzant-plan-quote.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqL7qfmlo0y1zmEkOeBI_ZWs8FDIOjWydX32Fy3rnTreKEDErlMw3dyenM6d6dJr28Kz6Ek1iV8N8qmgjh9G_6hpzlUx_LQ7cqbETpL_7Xd9l5V7v4toIslqRdV_se4u5q8M2qzARDnBf4/s320/iyanla-vanzant-plan-quote.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> This is such great advice. I will put this in practice starting today.</div><p></p>Traci Suzanne Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667330366841143805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696967787277862258.post-45042603330688790952020-02-01T07:08:00.000-08:002020-02-01T07:09:09.650-08:00.~ Color Full ~.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Traci Suzanne Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667330366841143805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696967787277862258.post-89807366135141064912017-09-25T19:59:00.000-07:002017-09-26T04:11:07.749-07:00Woolin Rouge Designs + Island Batik = TRUE LOVE <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix73cE2joEYNVZRJK8-qrnIrF1maqzPv3p08rnGJ8p5C7NDcargRbEdUEaO8jWWDEWBUpfzQApaQUYcunYM2VnxGLbz6NDq7hDup6i10OK3gt0rKl5m8eEwiO-rIFj9S3lt4mzVC1_OITE/s1600/logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="171" data-original-width="171" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix73cE2joEYNVZRJK8-qrnIrF1maqzPv3p08rnGJ8p5C7NDcargRbEdUEaO8jWWDEWBUpfzQApaQUYcunYM2VnxGLbz6NDq7hDup6i10OK3gt0rKl5m8eEwiO-rIFj9S3lt4mzVC1_OITE/s200/logo.png" width="200" /></a><i><span style="font-size: large;"> O</span></i>ne of my true passions is creating wool applique' themed art quilts and intermingling the appliques on a mixture of various fabrics.<br />
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There are 29 fabrics in the <a href="http://www.islandbatik.com/shop/category/cotton/spring-2017/beaujolais/">Beaujolais Collection</a>. </div>
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For <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/549387139/deer-folk-art-quilt-pattern-wool?ref=shop_home_feat_2">Down to Earth</a>, we chose these two perfect batiks.</div>
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For the inner border we used a little something from their <a href="http://www.islandbatik.com/shop/category/cottons/basics/">Basics</a><br />
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And for the backing/sleeve we used another fabric from <a href="http://www.islandbatik.com/shop/category/cottons/basics/">Island Batik's Basics</a></div>
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The leaves, moon and deer appliques' are created from felted wool that we collected from hand dyer's across the country.</div>
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If you are interested in purchasing the pattern <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/549387139/deer-folk-art-quilt-pattern-wool?ref=shop_home_feat_2">Down to Earth</a>, please visit the </div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/549387139/deer-folk-art-quilt-pattern-wool?ref=shop_home_feat_2">Woolin Rouge Designs Etsy </a>store. If you are interested in purchasing a fabric kit, email us at woolinrougedesigns@gmail.com and let us see what we can do.</div>
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We'd like to thank <a href="http://www.islandbatik.com/">Island Batik </a>for allowing us to be apart of your design team. </div>
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You are such a welcoming and wonderful company to work with.</div>
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With Warm & Wooly Regards,</div>
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Traci & Jane </div>
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Traci Suzanne Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667330366841143805noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696967787277862258.post-59669258118317036572017-06-25T07:07:00.002-07:002017-06-25T07:07:43.825-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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“I must have flowers, always, and always.”
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<a class="authorOrTitle" href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/110017.Claude_Monet">Claude Monet</a></div>
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Traci Suzanne Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667330366841143805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696967787277862258.post-5038926803425174012017-06-10T09:26:00.004-07:002017-06-10T09:27:37.818-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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'Tis my faith that every flower<br />
Enjoys the air it breathes!<br />
~William Wordsworth, "Lines Written in Early Spring," Lyrical Ballads, 1798</div>
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Traci Suzanne Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667330366841143805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696967787277862258.post-67883530147601936872017-04-08T08:50:00.000-07:002017-04-08T08:59:30.316-07:00.~ Hide n' Seek.~<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My artistic spirit craves peace and quiet. </div>
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There is a space in the middle between peace and quiet that I do my best work. </div>
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I call that space tranquility. </div>
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The second I set foot on the Sundance Resort's property, tranquility greets me.</div>
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This painting <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/523681319/post-card-4-x-6-set-with-envelopes?ref=shop_home_feat_2">Hide n' Seek</a> expresses how I feel when I visit there in the fall.</div>
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It is a magical place where I go to both hide and seek.</div>
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Traci Suzanne Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667330366841143805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696967787277862258.post-68067262731105115752017-04-06T07:12:00.004-07:002017-04-08T09:00:17.110-07:00.~ Love is Here to Stay.~<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's very clear, our love is here to stay<br />
Not for a year but ever and a day<br />
The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know<br />
May just be passing fancies and in time may go</div>
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But oh, my dear, our love is here to stay<br />
Together we're going a long, long way<br />
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble<br />
They're only made of clay<br />
But our love is here to stay</div>
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<i><span id="dscexpitem_777005207_2"> Music written by George Gershwin with lyrics by Ira Gershwin </span></i></div>
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Traci Suzanne Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667330366841143805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696967787277862258.post-34765048715866866572017-02-24T06:59:00.004-08:002017-02-24T07:00:17.246-08:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today my mini goal was to create something new that represented Self Control.</div>
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<span class="_Tgc"><b>Self control</b> is <b>defined</b> as the ability to manage your actions, feelings and emotions.</span></div>
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<span class="_Tgc">Harder said then done at times.</span></div>
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<span class="_Tgc">Flip side of Self Control? </span></div>
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<span class="_Tgc">defiant</span></div>
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<span class="_Tgc">disorderly</span></div>
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<span class="_Tgc">headstrong </span></div>
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<span class="_Tgc">ungoverened</span></div>
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<span class="_Tgc">unruly</span><span class="_Tgc"> </span></div>
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<span class="_Tgc">wayward</span></div>
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<span class="_Tgc">LOVE this statement by <a href="http://zerosophy.com/self-control/">Zero Dean </a>on Self-Discipline.</span></div>
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<i>Like a muscle, the more you exercise self-control on a consistent basis, the stronger you get.</i><br />
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</i><i>As your self-control increases, the more you gain the ability to
direct your life in a manner that is congruent with the true you.</i><br />
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</i><i>The more congruent your actions are with your thoughts and feelings,
the better you feel about yourself and the decisions you make.</i><br />
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</i><i>Every time you feel good about a decision you make, it raises your
self-esteem and your self-confidence. You also reinforce in your mind
what you are capable of and it makes it less difficult to make similar
decisions in life.</i><br />
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Heading out to exercise my self-control muscle<i>.</i><br />
How about you?<i><br /></i><br />
<span class="_Tgc"> </span> </div>
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Traci Suzanne Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667330366841143805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696967787277862258.post-83680590939001614782017-02-22T06:53:00.002-08:002017-02-23T06:12:47.384-08:00.~ Goodness Gracious .~<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Oh my...I lost my way on this task. But here I am to pick up where I left off. </div>
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Today my mini goal was to create something new that represented goodness.</div>
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Some synonyms for goodness are:</div>
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friendliness</div>
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generosity</div>
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good will</div>
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grace</div>
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graciousness</div>
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honesty</div>
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integrity </div>
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kindness</div>
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righteousness</div>
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Some antonyms for goodness are:</div>
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corruption</div>
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cruelty</div>
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dishonesty</div>
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evil</div>
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dishonor</div>
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immorality</div>
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meanness</div>
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hindrance</div>
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wickedness<br />
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I use to work in an elementry school.<br />
At the end of every day I would tell the children as they left<br />
remember to use your super powers for good and not evil!<br />
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It always made them laugh.<br />
But I hope they truly took those words to heart.</div>
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“Do your little bit of good where you are; </div>
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it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” Desmond Tutu</div>
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I am off to do a bit of good today.<br />
Perhaps you will too.</div>
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Traci Suzanne Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667330366841143805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696967787277862258.post-44908399659821462242017-01-25T06:23:00.003-08:002017-01-25T06:24:57.471-08:00. ~ Peace .~ <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today my mini goals was to create something new that represented Peace.</div>
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<i>diagreement</i></div>
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<i>disharmony</i></div>
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<i>worry</i></div>
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I think I am going to give Peace a chance.</div>
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Tomorrow's mini goal create something that represents Kindness.<br />
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Be at peace<br />
Keep the peace<br />
Make peace<br />
Peace out.</div>
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Traci Suzanne Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667330366841143805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696967787277862258.post-80052278838981199212017-01-24T05:57:00.000-08:002017-01-24T05:58:51.856-08:00.~Patience vs Unrest ~<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-10-12"><span class="text Ps-30-5" id="en-TLB-12228">Today's mini goal #1 was to create something new that represents Patience.</span></span></span></div>
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-10-12"><span class="text Ps-30-5" id="en-TLB-12228">Mini Goal #2 was to identify things that are causing unrest.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-10-12"><span class="text Ps-30-5" id="en-TLB-12228">" </span></span></span>Patience is the quality that brings about inner peace, and together with
perseverance, brings about success in whatever endeavor we choose to
undertake. Impatience causes irritation, imprudence, wrong decisions,
poor relationships, and contributes greatly to personal unhappiness.
Patience in its deeper sense is rooted in faith -- faith in our fellow
human beings and faith that divine justice will prevail in the long run."<a href="http://www.theosophy.ph/trans_29.htm"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Self-Transformation Series: Issue No. 29</span></span></a><br />
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-10-12"><span class="text Ps-30-5" id="en-TLB-12228">I have identified many things in my life that are are causing unrest. I choose to keep them to myself. I am looking forward to exercising my patience muscle in 2017.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-10-12"><span class="text Ps-30-5" id="en-TLB-12228">If you are interested read <a href="http://www.theosophy.ph/trans_29.htm">The Value of Patience.</a></span></span></span><br />
<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-10-12"><span class="text Ps-30-5" id="en-TLB-12228">It was helpful to me.</span></span></span><br />
<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-10-12"><span class="text Ps-30-5" id="en-TLB-12228">Perhaps it will be helpful to you. </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-10-12"><span class="text Ps-30-5" id="en-TLB-12228">Tomorrow's mini goal is to create something new that represents Peace.</span></span></span><br />
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Traci Suzanne Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667330366841143805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696967787277862258.post-34437187594943505002017-01-23T07:18:00.003-08:002017-01-23T07:23:27.323-08:00.~ Joy vs Clutter . ~<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-10-12">Today's Mini Goal #1 was to create something new that represents <span style="color: yellow;">JOY.</span> </span></span><br />
<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-10-12">Mini Goal #2 was to discard something that is causing clutter in my life. </span></span></div>
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<b><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-10-12"><span class="text Ps-30-5" id="en-TLB-12228">Full Scripture: "His anger lasts a moment; his favor lasts for life! </span></span></span></b></div>
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-10-12"><b><span class="text Ps-30-5" id="en-TLB-12228">Weeping may go on all night, but in the morning there is joy." Psalm 30:5</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-10-12"><span class="text Ps-30-5" id="en-TLB-12228">Last night I tossed and turned. So many things going on causing me to overthink everything.</span></span></span></div>
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-10-12"><span class="text Ps-30-5" id="en-TLB-12228">Today I need to know that God's got this. I just need to cast my cares to Him and stay rooted in <span style="color: red;">LOVE </span></span><b><span class="text Ps-30-5" id="en-TLB-12228">.</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-10-12"><span class="text Ps-30-5" id="en-TLB-12228">As far as discarding clutter not only will I discard the cart in my brain that is filled with anxiety driven thoughts, but I have some coats that have been hanging in the closet that have not been worn or even looked at for over 8 years. Hopefully they will bring comfort and JOY to someone else.</span></span></span></div>
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-10-12"><span class="text Ps-30-5" id="en-TLB-12228">Look just what came in<b>!</b></span><b><span class="text Ps-30-5" id="en-TLB-12228"></span></b></span></span></div>
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-10-12"><b><span class="text Ps-30-5" id="en-TLB-12228">A Memo from Heaven!</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-10-12"><span class="text Ps-30-5" id="en-TLB-12228">Tomorrow's mini goal #1 is to create something new that represents Patience.</span></span></span></div>
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-10-12"><span class="text Ps-30-5" id="en-TLB-12228">Mini Goal #2 is to identify things that are causing unrest.</span> </span></span></div>
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Traci Suzanne Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667330366841143805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696967787277862258.post-74910893204741061122017-01-22T09:08:00.001-08:002017-01-22T18:06:14.734-08:00.~ Love vs Hatred~<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Mini Goal #1 from yesterday was to create something new that represents <span style="color: red;">LOVE</span>. </div>
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This scripture verse resonated loud and clear to me and felt like the perfect choice.</div>
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As I move through 2017, my long term goal is to root myself in this scripture.</div>
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Mini Goal #2 from yesterday was to discard something that represents hatred.<br />
For today that means letting go of feelings and thoughts I have about President Trump.<br />
Perhaps it is time to steep my thoughts in <b>Proverbs 10:12 </b><span class="text Prov-10-12" id="en-NIV-16669"> </span><br />
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<b><span class="text Prov-10-12" id="en-NIV-16669">"Hatred stirs up conflict,</span></b><br />
<b><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-10-12">but love covers over all wrongs."</span></span></b><br />
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-10-12">Tomorrow's Mini Goal #1 is to create something new that represents <span style="color: yellow;">JOY.</span> </span></span><br />
<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-10-12">Mini Goal #2 is to discard something that is causing clutter in my life. </span></span><br />
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-10-12">May you enjoy your day without complaint. ox </span></span> <br />
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Traci Suzanne Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667330366841143805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696967787277862258.post-56367026594086478702017-01-21T14:33:00.000-08:002017-01-21T14:34:18.157-08:00.~ 2017 Question's ~<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Question #1.</b><br />
What are the things that have energized you, tasks or activities
that make you "come alive"?<br />
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I have come to the conclusion that the simple act of creating energizes me and makes me come alive.<br />
Creating what? Everything and anything. Life is one BIG art project to me. But to narrow it down a bit for 2017, I am ready to create a new collection of artwork. I have several ideas for themes, one that is resonating with me is a collection that includes an image that represents each word in the fruits of the spirit scripture: Galatians 5:22-23<br />
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<b>Question #2.</b><br />
What are the things that have
drained the life out of you?<br />
Negativity in all forms.<br />
Bad attitudes.<br />
Clutter. <br />
Basically anything that has to do with the deeds of the flesh:<span class="passage-display-bcv"> Galatians 5:19-21</span><br />
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<span class="passage-display-bcv">Today's mini goal is to create something NEW that represents <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">LOVE</span></b>. </span><br />
<span class="passage-display-bcv">Today's other mini goal is to discard something that represents <span style="background-color: #999999;"><b>HATRED</b></span>.</span><br />
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<span class="passage-display-bcv"><b>Now it is time to get out and ENJOY the DAY!</b></span></div>
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Traci Suzanne Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667330366841143805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696967787277862258.post-46329778907908467942017-01-03T07:04:00.002-08:002017-01-03T16:52:40.669-08:00.~ Come Alive vs Drained .~<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I have been soul searching and I think I am getting close to the answers to the questions I posed on my last post. I am enjoying this quest very much so far. How about you? Are you coming up with answers to the questions as well?<br />
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Question #1.<br />
What are the things that have energized you, tasks or activities
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What are the things that have
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Traci Suzanne Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667330366841143805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696967787277862258.post-74694910430742760662017-01-01T08:47:00.000-08:002017-01-01T08:47:34.047-08:00. ~ 2017 Quest Day 1 . ~<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It is the first day of a New Year! <br />
Thus starts my focused quest to find out to discover who God wants me to be in 2017.<br />
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I think its best to start with asking God that question directly. Matthew 10:39 states,
"If your first concern is to look after yourself, you'll never find
yourself. But if you forget about yourself and look to me, you'll find
both yourself and me" (paraphrased in The Message).<br />
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Perfect so I will look first to God to discover the gifts he gave me.<br />
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John Thomas writes in part 3 of the article <a href="http://www.focusonthefamily.com/faith/spiritual-development/finding-gods-will-for-my-life/gods-will-for-my-life-part-3-of-3">What's God's Will For My Life</a> this advice: "Discovering these gifts can be a bit of an art form. Of course,
experience is one of the best indicators. As you look back over your
life, what are the things that have energized you, tasks or activities
that make you "come alive"?<br />
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Alternatively, what are the things that have
drained the life out of you? Are there any underlying themes that rise
to the surface? The key is finding out what is it about you, and what is
it about those tasks and activities, that make for the connection or
disconnection. Your answers to those questions will help you begin to
recognize some general ideas about your design." <br />
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Question #1.<br />
What are the things that have energized you, tasks or activities
that make you "come alive"?<br />
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Question #2.<br />
What are the things that have
drained the life out of you?<br />
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That is a great place to start today. As I move through this day I will ponder these questions and share the answers as they surface. Perhaps you might want to ask yourself the same questions too.<br />
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May your day be filled promise of good things to come.<br />
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Cheers!~<br />
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Traci Suzanne Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667330366841143805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696967787277862258.post-57497913726887017242016-12-31T14:09:00.000-08:002016-12-31T15:18:12.149-08:00. ~ Farewell December 2016 ~ .<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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How did it get so late so soon? Its night before its afternoon. December
is here before its June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it
get so late so soon? </div>
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This morning I woke up anxious to start the day.</div>
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My spirit is excited that I lived through 2016.</div>
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Many did not.</div>
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Thank you God for blessing me with the promise of a New Year.</div>
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As I moved through this day, I asked myself how can I make a difference in 2017.</div>
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I came across this quote by Catherine of Siena: </div>
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<b>“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.” </b></div>
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Oh that sounds like a wonderful quest to discover who God wants me to be in 2017.<br />
Perhaps you might decide to focus on that too. </div>
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I decided it will be the focus of my blog posts from now until next December.</div>
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Praying for everyone reading this post that 2017 brings you Peace, Love and Joy and the greatest of course... LOVE.</div>
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Traci Suzanne Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667330366841143805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696967787277862258.post-12354716162141381372016-06-07T06:23:00.001-07:002016-12-31T14:37:47.096-08:00.~ Bear With Me. ~<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I have just started blogging again and it appears my posts that are showing up in your email box are repeating themselves. I apologize for that. Please bear with me as I try and unlock the mystery of why this is happening. ~TSM</div>
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Nothing goes to waste on the journey of life. Both good and bad experiences shape your mind and heart for what is to come.</div>
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I am struggling with a transition.</div>
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I feel the time is ripe, however there is a fear of letting go of the familiar.</div>
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The words <i>simply surrender </i>resonate to me.</div>
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But the question is do I <i>simply surrender </i>to the flow of the transition?</div>
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This conundrum that I am in reminds me of the line from the movie Shawshank Redemption:</div>
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<i>Get busy living or get busy dying.</i></div>
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When put like that, it the answer seems apparent.</div>
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The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious.</div>
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It is interesting to me that "white animals" appear whenever I am in a deep sadness. One year a white horse, a white heron and a white cat showed up out of nowhere in my yard in a week's time.</div>
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I heard some news the other day that made me very sad.</div>
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The white animals started to appear again.</div>
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First a flock of white birds appeared and then the white cat.</div>
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Mind you, I do not see this white cat on a regular basis.</div>
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Not sure what it all means, but I am very intrigued by it all.</div>
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