Category: Journal Writing
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Thoughts on Grief
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Reflection and poetry Grief is not a problem to solve, but a presence to endure—a quiet companion that reshapes the soul in silence. Though it may arrive uninvited, it teaches us how deeply we have loved, and how tenderly we are still learning to let go “The Lord is nigh unto them that are of… Read more
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Embracing Rain: A Pluviophile’s Reflection
Reflecting on memory There’s a poetic word for those of us who find solace in rainy days—pluviophile. It originates from Latin pluvia, meaning ‘rain’, and Greek philos, meaning ‘beloved’ or ‘dear’. I’ve always felt the word pluviophile speaks to something deeper than preference; it’s a spiritual kinship. Rain has always meant more than just weather… Read more
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September
A Month to Remember Just thinking…🤔 Why do people say that September is a month to remember, when I wonder what about November and December, which both have the ’ember’? And what about October? I guess even without the “-ember,” October glows with its own kind of fire. More on October later. This September carries… Read more
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My First Guides
Best Bosses at Maria Montessori School, Toronto, Ontario. A teacher plants the seeds of knowledge, sprinkles them with love, and patiently nurtures their growth with the sunshine of encouragement.” — Author Unknown. My First Work Mentors in Canada I still remember the first day I stepped into the Montessori school, housed in an old community… Read more
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Balancing Life & Creativity-A Rewrite
Dear Readers, After a month away from posting, I return with a renewed sense of purpose and a heart full of reflection. Life has been moving sometimes fast or sometimes slow, and in the midst of it all, I’ve been listening not just to the noise around me, but to the quiet voice within. I’m… Read more
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The Any Day Journal-13 The Wasted Cornfield
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Extracts From Writing Class: Jobless
This mini-memoir is written in free verse, drawing from entries in my journal that I’ve shaped through creative writing. I am working on a collection of vignettes to be published on Amazon. Cheer me on! 😉 This piece is still being edited… Posing in my Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Jobless – Chapter One By JJ… Read more
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Relax, It Is Well
– An Encouragement Dear Readers: Relax, Breathe, Pray Life’s been moving fast lately, hasn’t it? I’m right there with you! Caught up in the whirlwind of carving out a path, chasing dreams, juggling responsibilities, and trying to make sense of it all. Some days it feels like I’m running full speed, barely catching my breath.… Read more
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A Flower’s Plea Ebook & Paperback🌺
by jjfaucher In the garden, I learn to trust. The seed reminds me that unseen roots are held by God, and every bloom is grace made visible. Dear Readers: Introducing my poetry ebook and paperback🙏🏾 This short collection is a reflection of my love for gardening, thoughtfully capturing the essence of nature’s beauty that flourishes… Read more
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