Reading unlocks ideas and worlds Reading is my ticket to access wisdom, insights, experiences, and cultures I could never acquire otherwise. It thrills me to immerse myself in another time, another country, or another world without ever leaving my chair. My heart swells with hope and inspiration when I read motivational literature or when the […]
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Prayer Journal Connects Me To God’s Promise
I am attending a business retreat outside of Atlanta with 10 fabulous, creative, and generous women who are part of the year-long PinkCoattails mastermind program founded by Dr. Ellen Britt. Our creative director for this retreat is Laura West. The theme for the retreat is “Step Into Your Creative Power,” and each of us is […]
13 Great Reasons To Start A Nature Journal
In this post, you’ll learn why and how to easily start your own nature journal and use it to increase your knowledge and strengthen your connection with the natural world around you. Anytime is a good time to start a nature journal! January is a time for beginnings, but no matter when you’re reading this, […]
Love, Need, And The Power Of Connection: Journaling For Caregivers
Note from Elizabeth/Heartspoken: One aspect of the Power of Connection that we haven’t explored is the notion that connections can change, and when they do, the connection tools that we need will change too. This personal story from my guest, Lynn Goodwin, is one that many of you have—or will—experience. She uses journaling as a […]
Book Review: Founding Mothers by Cokie Roberts
Founding Mothers is a great book to read as part of your Fourth of July celebration. Founding Mothers: The Women Who Raised A Nation by Cokie Roberts Reviewed by Elizabeth H. Cottrell 4+ stars out of 5 Journalist Cokie Roberts, daughter of Louisiana politicians Hale and Lindy Boggs, combines her sense of a good story—previously untold—with her […]
Faithful Writers Toolkit June 2019
Here’s the June 2019 issue of the Faithful Writers Toolkit newsletter: encouragement and resources for Faithful Writers everywhere. Please share with your writing friends. June 22, 2019 Faithful Reflection: Beware being too preachy I am productive most of the time, but I have had a mental block about finishing a 40-day devotional I started several […]
Faithful Writers Toolkit for May 2019
Encouragement for Faithful Writers everywhere. Please share with your writing friends. Reading time: about four minutes. May 25, 2019 Faithful Reflection: Step outside for inspiration This morning I sat on the bench right outside my kitchen window, well equipped with a notebook, pen, binoculars, camera, and—most important of all—a steaming hot mug of coffee, the […]
Heartspoken’s Reading Room
Reading can be a portal to the Heartspoken Life! From the comfort of our favorite chair, we can learn, grow, experience, feel, escape, relax, engage, think, love, hate, wonder, and so much more. But there are as many ways to read as there are people, and I love learning about the reading habits and idiosyncrasies […]