Juliejordanscott

LATEST ARTICLES ( 824 )

• Bold Self Compassion: A Life Journey Continues

  

  A self-compassionate soul is something I have been trying to be for at least twenty years. Seriously. I like to think I am getting better but I'm not sure if I... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fillinthemoments

  

  Just when I was ready to complete a somewhat minor task, the Grandma computer I use for some particular tasks laughed and shut herself off. This is normal... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tuning Into Peace in Every Circumstance

  

  Peace: I can tune into peace in surprising places and not so surprisingly, I'm a big failure at tuning This photo was taken several years ago: this was a great... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Affirmations from the Autism Spectrum: Thank You, Samuel!

  

  This is twelve-year-old Samuel playing with his dear little friend. He loves playing the part of "big kid" as he is the youngest in our family. Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 2014 Word-Love in Action: Bold

  

  On Reverb13 from Kat McNally, we were asked to share our words... I think of them as themes... for both 2013 and 2014. My word for 2013 is growth. I have grown ... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Photo of 2013: Quirky Shopping Cart Series = Infinite Growth of Personal...

  

  Today at Project Reverb we were asked this: There’s the old saying that a photo is worth 1,000 words.  Give us a photo with that impact that sums up some... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• From Demolition to Repurposed Art: History + Images + Salvage = You Tell Me

  

  Bakersfield Brewing Company opened the same year the Titanic Sailed. The Child is an Irish boy I fell in love with at first sight. Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Children: Create a Space for Laughter

  

  The holiday season tends to ignite the crazed shopper in parents. We all want to give our children the exact gifts their hearts desire. Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How to Stay Untethered? Live the Questions & Stay Connected to Passion

  

  I would say wisdom = power, but an education from thoughtful, erudite instructors who aren't into educational politics are my s/heroes. Today's prompt from... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• On Creating a Community of Co-Conspirators - Perhaps You Are One of Them -

  

  On Reverb13 from Kat McNally, we were asked to walk around in this writing exercise: What community means to me in 2014. Seeing as I love community building... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sometimes I Slay Every Dragon Blindfolded... and Sometimes I Don't

  

  Prompt for December 12 from Project Reverb: Free writing: Write for five consecutive minutes on the word “jump” as it pertains to this past year.  No editing. ... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• "When One Woman Doesn't Speak, Other Women Get Hurt." Terry Tempest Williams: Le...

  

  Let words flow, let words flow, let words flow! This is a practical way to stay unstuck with your blogging, writing and creativity as well as "out of the box"... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• What Has Been Your Inspiration in 2013 - This is My Inspiration in 2013 - and...

  

  My Children and Grandbaby - Inspired by All 5! Prompting from Reverb13 and the dear KatMcNally. Who inspired me in 2013? What gifts were given? How will I... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Celebrating What Went Right in 2013

  

  This is my Wonky House - I've also used the "smoke" and the sky as a background for a quote banner. What went right this year - - the truth is a lot of things... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Victory Laps: "Sometimes the Biggest Victories Are Also the Shyest Victories."...

  

  Prompt for December 7 from Project Reverb: We oftentimes think our big moments need to be mountain top experiences or blue ribbons. Think differently, instead.... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Here It Is: My Favorite Selfie in the Year of the Selfie - 2013

  

  In this shot I was actually lying on the ground, listening to the almond trees. Who me, eccentric? It's funny. I have been taking selfies for years so for once ... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Let Words Flow: "Time Left Its Remnants...." Ginsburg - Inspiration for Your...

  

  Let words flow, let words flow, let words flow!   A practical way to stay unstuck with your blogging, writing and creativity as well as "out of the box"... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happy Birthday, Happy Happy Birthday - the Ups & Downs, the Mediocre & the...

  

  In 2010 I threw myself an impromptu birthday lunch - The ProjectReverb prompt for today: Blowing Out the Candles: You’re another year older!  How did you... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Memory, Forever Preserved - My Treat of a One-on-One Tour at Steepletop, Home...

  

  I had about an hour to myself in the yard across the street from Millay's residence. I didn't mind, believe me!! I soaked everything in, slowly. Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Do Over Time... Or Maybe Not.... Or.... Yes. I Would Take It!

  

  There have been many times in my life I have thought a do-over would be a fabulous alternative to whatever the outcomes have been. Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION