by Joanna Ford | Nov 7, 2017 | Menopause, Reflection, Seasons
Shedding the Inner Lining of Uterus Through the Vagina You may refer to this as Menstruation, period, shark week, on the rag, Aunt Flo, Moon time, The Red Badge of Courage or a variety of other catchy names. While I appreciate this, does it hide the fact that people...
by Joanna Ford | Sep 12, 2017 | Mindfulness, Reflection, Seasons, Self Care, Uncategorized
Nature It means so many things. The Circle of Life, is a song in the Lion King, it refers to the hope and despair that we all experience, as well as the faith and love. Adopt the pace of Nature: Her secret is patience, says Ralph Waldo Emerson. These are sources...
by Joanna Ford | Apr 24, 2017 | Depression, Menopause, Mindfulness, Reflection, Seasons
Spring Spring, you are beautiful, but you bring wind and our moods can swing! It can be confusing, this season between Winter and summer. We look forward to the warmth, but the changes are still happening! Check out the Farmer’s Almanac website. Spring Swing...
by Joanna Ford | Dec 20, 2016 | Anxiety, Courage, Depression, Mindfulness, Reflection, Seasons
There is Beauty “A snowflake is one of God’s most fragile creations, but look what they can do when they stick together!” This quote reminds me of the beauty that I sometimes forget about. This week, the sun is out and the snow is melting and it is...
by Joanna Ford | Dec 7, 2016 | Anxiety, Depression, Reflection, Seasons, Self Care
Finding the Light in the Darkness We are asked to find light in darkness every day it seems. Difficult news keeps coming our way. How are we able to maintain hope when there seems to be so much suffering? Winter Solstice We are moving toward Winter Solstice in the...
by Joanna Ford | Nov 28, 2016 | Anxiety, Courage, Depression, Mindfulness, Reflection, Seasons, Self Care
Is Gratitude Enough? Gratitude. It is important to consider gratitude. We are quickly approaching December and our thoughts can turn to gifts, buying and receiving. There is great value in both acts. It can bring joy to people. I see the real gifts every day. The...