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ANNOUNCEMENT: What Matters, A Year of Discovery

🌸 Garden of Neuro Institute-A Safe and Brave Space for Women- Presents: What Matters Journal – Introductory Session with Zaneta Varnado Johns 🌸

Greetings, beautiful souls! 🌺

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery with the Garden of Neuro Institute as we launch our year-long exploration into the realms of mental wellness, self-care, gratitude, and mindfulness. Join us for the Introduction to What Matters Journal with Zaneta Varnado Johns, the visionary behind this empowering tool for personal growth.

Event Details:
📅 Date: January 9, 2024
🕒 Time: noon EST
📍 Location: Online – Register via EventBrite

Agenda:
✨ Welcome and Opening Introductions
✨ Insights from Zaneta Varnado Johns on Creating the “What Matters” Journal
✨ Understanding the Year-Long Journey of Discovery
✨ Guided Tour of the Journal’s Features and Sections
✨ Q&A Session with Zaneta Varnado Johns
✨ Deciding on Your Monthly Commitment

About the What Matters Journal:
The What Matters Journal is not just a journal; it’s a companion on your path to self-discovery and holistic well-being. Crafted by Zaneta Varnado Johns, this journal serves as a weekly guide to nurture your mind, body, and soul. Join us to explore its features:

🌿 Inspiring Open Poem: “What Matters” – a lesson in compassion for yourself and others.
🌸 Weekly Emotional Forecast: Reflect on what matters to you and why.
🌼 Prioritize Your Life: Delve into spiritual, physical, creative, relationship, intellectual, and financial aspects.
🌈 Opportunities for Growth: Assess goals, reflect, and track your progress.
🖌️ Mindfulness Art and Writing Prompts: Enhance peaceful thought and awareness.
🎨 Beautiful Art Pieces: Reflect on your monthly journey and express gratitude.

Features:
📅 Undated: Tailor it to your personal needs.
📏 Perfect Size: 6×9 inches with ample writing space on premium paper.
📖 Thoughtful Design: Quotes, prompts, and artistic expressions throughout.
📅 Reflection Pages: End of Week, End of Month, and End of Year.

Make a Difference – Gift the What Matters Journal:
Share the brilliance of this 240-page, 6×9 inch journal with your loved ones. Be a guiding light on their journey towards self-care, gratitude, and compassion.

Let’s embark on this transformative journey together. RSVP now, and let the What Matters Journal be your guide to a year of discovery!

To register, go to the EventBrite link below, reserve your spot in the Garden of Neuro Institute’s sacred space.

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10 Things of Thankful-December 23, 2023

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It’s TTOT time! Let’s see what’s happening!

  1. WooWee it has been the week that was! The mister and I have been sick, but we have turned the corner. I have been able to get out and about by week’s end, so yay and he is ready to roll again, too.
  2. Fun times for the daughter. She participated in an exciting holiday party at Friday Night Friends. They had yummy foods and sand karaoke, etc. Good times were had by all.
  3. Daughter has been sewing and made a pretty tie and a tote bag. Great job!
  4. Holiday cards have come in. I am a slacker, except of the Angel Card Project-we get those out right after Thanksgiving-but appreciate others beautiful cards to us.
  5. Quinn, a writing friend, made it possible to send holiday cookies via their own home baking and mailing service. We were able to gift homemade cookies. They are so pretty.
  6. I graduated from one physicial therapy for my spine and am on my to being done with PT for my shoulder.
  7. It has been super nice weather. It’s cool at night, but I actually had to turn on the car A/C yesterday afternoon. That’s North Carolina for you.
  8. I worked hard to get some free time for Christmas. It looked like a clear schedule. We won’t talk about next week. shhh
  9. Ups and downs are all managed well and life is moving along nicely.
  10. YOU! What are you thankful for? Drop a note in comments or join us with a post. The more the merrier. Merry Christmas!
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Ten Things of Thankful-December 9, 2023

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Happy Weekend and what a great time to be Thankful! Let’s see how many thankfuls I can come up with today.

Oh my goodness, but the weather is so North Carolinaish. It’s true what they say about what a few hours and it will change. It’s been sweater weather and I am loving it. We finally turned on the heat a couple of weeks ago. I am sure glad for the heat, but it hasn’t had to run constantly.

There has been more prayer requests than usual, but they aren’t all about needs but also provoke moments to rejoice. Thankful to have the freedom to pray and see results.

I have had some personal-as in I am not sharing specifics-heart’s desires come to fruition, so I am super grateful. Happy, happy, joy, joy!

I went to a diabetes class yesterday. I was diagnosed as having Type 2 diabetes in 2008. I’d like to say I handled it perfectly, but my human side came out a few times. However, over the past 10 years I have been more serious about managing it. The results have paid off as my A1C-which is an average of three months-is super good. In 2012 it was dangerously high and I am happy to say that I have never seen those numbers since.

Daughter has so many events going on that she’s on the go a lot. She’s going to a holiday dinner party next week. Her gait issues are resolving as they fitted her for a brace and she may be ditching the cane very soon. It’s awkward to learn these new things, with the adjustments, but she’s doing well.

This is the time of year when we work on paperwork and we didn’t fail to accomplish this goal.

How about you? What are your thankfuls? Please share in the comments of write a post.

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ANNOUNCEMENT! Ways of Love by William Waldorf has been released

From the Author:

How can we determine if what we’re feeling is love? This is a question everyone wants to answer.

What is it I learn about what happens? I shared answers within Ways of Love, A Poetry Collection.

I delve into the various stages of love, from joyful laughter to heartfelt chortles. The happiness that accompanies discovering the perfect match. Mistakes serve as building blocks. The pain of loss can turn into a magnetic draw for passion.

Inside these pages you can gain from poetry’s stories.

Consider including Ways of Love in your poetry collection for a fresh perspective.
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Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, BookShop, and other online stores.

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10 Things of Thankful-November 26, 2023

It’s TTOT time and here we go!

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  1. A simply simple family Thanksgiving. It was the three of us and we had a relaxing day. I cooked and they put up Christmas. I helped some, but mostly it was them. I have a thing about nobody in the kitchen unless asked. It’s mainly because I am afraid I will mess something up if interrupted. Now, when cleanup times comes, welcome!
  2. Daughter has abandoned us for her social life. Imagine that! I am grateful she has these opportunities to explore and socialize.
  3. I heard from extended family, even if briefly. I will take it. It just means they have their own lives, just like us, and are doing fine. I do miss getting together with everyone. It’s been too long.
  4. Work has been very busy, but in a good way. Lots of stuff happening, but that’s for another post, coming soon.
  5. Free Kindle books. Thank you.
  6. Sorting my office was a success. I needed to reorganize my bookshelves, which are overflowing, and was successful with this and papers. It took me longer because my shoulder is still healing, but I like how my office is and feel refreshed.
  7. Shoulder is AOK! The surgeon looked at my progress and released me from restrictions, although I am not to go out there and do something wrenching. It’s still a work in progress, but my movement is super great.
  8. My annual physical was excellent for an older bird. Numbers were quite the thing to brag about, but I won’t.
  9. There is a lot of information to read and review, to sort out the matters of these days. I am grateful for opportunities to research.
  10. You! What are feeling the thankfuls about? How about sharing in comments or posting a TTOT.
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