Category: life perspective
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The Any Day Journal 2 — When Snow Becomes a Teacher
My Life’s Perspective My original photos of snowy days Thought: Tribulations, trials, and tests reveal what’s next,building strength within, though we often feel perplexed.–jjf Today, I felt utterly exhausted. The bitter cold the news promised finally arrived, and it was tough to bear. It was late January, and the chill simply wouldn’t let up. It… Read more
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The Any Day Journal 1-The Pink Chair On the Riverbank
Introduction to My Any Day Journal Series The Any Day Journal was born from years spent in gentle contemplation, gathering moments in poetry, prayer, life perspectives, and personal anecdotes that blossomed with each flowing season. Think of it as a companion constantly accessible, ready to offer a word or thought that meets you right where… Read more
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Fort Langley-British Columbia
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In 2016, I enjoyed visiting Fort Langley, a charming and picturesque town in British Columbia. Strolling through its quaint streets, I was captivated by the vibrant trees and colourful flowers that greeted me at every turn. The town’s small boutiques, brimming with artsy treasures, and the cheerful smiles of friendly locals made the experience even… Read more
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Stop Hyperventilating-A Prose
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Do not let fear take hold of your heart Stop Hyperventilating Yes! There is pure madness around us today. Yes! You look around, and all you see is sadness. Yes! No one’s listening to the truth anymore. Yes! The government does not care about the poor. Yes! You were left on Mr. and Mrs. Foster’s… Read more
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Yearning- A Poem For The Soul
An extract from my old journal-Mathematics of Pain In this poem, I explore the profound ache of a soul searching for identity, peace, and home. Beyond merely capturing the grief of heartbreak, I delve into the spiritual displacement that occurs when we seek love in places God never intended, mapping the brokenness of a spirit… Read more
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Times of Hardship 2-Thinking in the Wind
(An extract from my old journal) A Day When All Seemed Gloomy Nature has a subtle way of offering deep wisdom, particularly on the days when carrying on feels heavy. On one such afternoon when defeat seemed to shadow every effort and the persistent question “What’s the point?” weighed on my mind—I stopped to watch… Read more
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Mathematics of Pain
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(From my old journal-A moment of depression isn’t easy, it’s a heavy experience, one that reveals life’s bitter, sour, and sweet sides all at once.) Writing therapy offers a gentle way to recover from mental stress or depression by giving your inner world a safe place to breathe. When you put your thoughts on paper,… Read more
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Lamentation of the Wildflowers
I am planted, I am growing, I am watered by my Father’s love. – jjf Lucid Lilies I was awakened toReflections of sunshineCreating an angelic bouquetOf silvery white glitters, dancingIn my diamond-shaped mirrorAngled to the northFixed.Mesmerically lost,I reached for the bunchStill,To behold it some more,And the closer I got,My Lilium mirage,So fleeting and rare,Was lifted… Read more
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Season of Hardship
(An extract from my old journal) My journey to the mindset I carry today was never a sudden revelation; it has been a slow, winding path shaped by quiet lessons and unexpected turns. In my early thirties, while working as a teacher’s assistant at Montessori Elementary, a colleague casually remarked that my “stars weren’t aligned.”… Read more
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Five Roses-From an Old Journal
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Good Therapy: Sharing Timeless Entries from an Old Journal Five Roses I wandered off the main street today, needing a moment away from the noise and hurry. Along a quiet path, I found them—five wild roses, hidden and untouched, blooming as if the world had forgotten they were there. Their gentle beauty caught me off… Read more
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