Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

Prolific Pulse Press is pleased to announce the publication of this unique journal by Zaneta Varnado Johns.

This is a journal of intention, an acknowledgment of what matters. Inspired by Zaneta Varnado Johns’ Pushcart Prize nominated poem, “What Matters,” it is a tool for continuous reflection and mindfulness. Johns believes that every word shared is an opportunity to love. She further states that we are rich in unfailing love. How does it look when we consistently cultivate that love—for others and ourselves? Nothing else matters until we master the divine gift of knowing what matters.

Crafted with a style all her own, Johns has created a journal that is designed for thoughtful introspection and outward expressions of self-care and care for others.

The artwork by Pratibha Savani and Preeti Mistry add to the meaning of this designer’s dream. Kelli Jackson has also contributed to the design of this work of art.

The outstanding cover photography by Shari Filsinger shows the intended warm invitation to enter into moments of personal expressions.

What Matters Journal – The ultimate weekly guide designed to promote mental wellness, self-care, gratitude and positivity, spiritual awareness and mindfulness. A thoughtful organizational tool for men, women, and teens.

About this item:

Be inspired by the opening poem, “What Matters,” a lesson in compassion for others.
Be intentional in loving yourself and others.
Complete a weekly Emotional Forecast self-assessment; write about what matters to you each week and why.
Elaborate on your weekly spiritual, physical, creative, relationship, intellectual and financial priorities. Discuss your thoughts and plans about some or all of the topics needing attention in any given week.
Seek opportunities for growth as you assess goals and reflect at the end of each week.
Gain motivation as you track and write about your progress.
Make use of the monthly mindfulness art and writing prompts for peaceful thought and awareness.
Color or simply enjoy the lovely art pieces and images as you reflect on people you assisted during the month and those who helped you. With care prompts, empathy is sure to follow.
Perfect Gift- share the brilliance of this thoughtful 240-page, _x_ inch journal. Help family, friends, colleagues, and teens in their journey toward self-care, gratitude, and compassion.

Features:

Undated to accommodate your personal needs
Perfectly sized 6×9 with ample writing space on premium paper
Quotes, prompts, and artistic expressions throughout
End of Week, End of Month, and End of Year Reflection pages

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Ten Things of Thankful-July 14 2023

July 14, 2023 Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

Happy Friyay and TTOT time! I have been away, sometimes just finding the time passes until after the deadline. I am always finding gratitude, but oops on my timing. Let’s get to it!

Sunny days. I am hearing about ripening vegetables and I notice the blueberries are exceptional this year. Yum to the yum. When I went to the grocery, yesterday, they had the local farmer’s market table full of beautiful produce. Needless to say, my cart was filling up just from that selection.
Rainy days. Following yesterday’s haul at the grocery, we did receive much needed rain today. It broke the heatwave and it’s nice to see a breeze from my window.
Gifts. One of my dear friends sent me a beautiful gift from Greece. It is a collection of Chagall’s works. She understands my love of art and color. I will definitely be framing these.
Books. At the business end of books, it’s been very busy. At the reading end which is a combination of business and pleasure, it’s also been busy. Win:Win
Daughter got some great news about something she signed up for and we are thrilled. Can’t say more, right now.
Yesterday, my dear sister-friend and I went on a coffee/tea visit and did some reading for projects. I read a manuscript and accepted it for publication. It always feels good when you find something that has that vibe and you can send a message to the author to share good news.
If you have ever put a book together, you will be able to relate to this. Yesterday morning I was so frustrated because I could not get Adobe to behave. It had a mind of its own and I was ready to scream. Finally, I decided to just leave it alone and come back to it later. I opened it up this morning and it worked like a charm. Maybe my computer needed a day off.
If you saw the mess on my desk, you may wonder if I have either been lazy, busy, or otherwise occupied. I refuse to own lazy. Busy for the win! And multi-tasking is nothing new for me.
Comedy. I believe I have shared before that humor is my jam. Well, we had the Fine Lines Humor in Writing Conference last weekend and it was awesome. There was a lot of sharing. Plus, I love listening to comedy when I settle my brain for the night. Lately, Roy Wood, Jr. has gotten my attention. He has albums on Spotify and I just tune in and may go to sleep – not because of Mr. Wood, but because I am tired. Good thing is that I can pick up and start again.
You! What’s your thankful this week? Share in comments or write a blog post. We would love to hear.

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“Punk” by Laura Stamps

July 14, 2023 Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

Who remembers the troll dolls from the olden days of the ’60s? We called them wishnik dolls and stroked their hair to make a wish. I was that girl with one in my desk, waiting for those wishes to come true.

Chewers by Masticadores

She looks through the box on her desk. That’s where she keeps them. Her postcards. But only the pretty ones. Like this. This postcard. The one she’s looking for. A troll doll. That hair. Oh, oh, oh! How she loves it. Shooting up from its head like a fuchsia flame. Like her old troll doll. The one she used to have. Back then. Elementary school. The doll she kept in her purse. Slipping her hand inside during class. Stroking its hair. So, so silky. That troll doll. That hair. It always made her smile. “Dear Elaine,” she writes on this postcard. “Driving home from the grocery store. Holly sitting next to me. Strapped in her car seat. Such a good girl. My little Yorkie. Chewing on a dental bone. Blueberry. Her favorite flavor. But this sign. Tiny. Barely noticeable. On the side of the…

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Announcements, writing

ANNOUNCEMENT – Fine Lines Summer Conference – WriteOn!

July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

Join us on Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9 for the Fine Lines Writing Conference. The theme is “Humor Under the Sun.”

Featured writers are:

David Martin, Founder of Fine Lines –

Rita Paskowitz –

https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-public-affairs-and-community-service/community-engagement/pss-rita-paskowtiz.php

Bill Cushing –

Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld –

https://www.pw.org/directory/writers/lisa_tomeyzonneveld

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Ten Things of Thankful – June 9, 2023 Ten Years of Thankful!

June 9, 2023 Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

We are celebrating 10 Years! WOW! I haven’t been on board that long, but I am grateful to be on board now. My thankfuls are all about our vacation. We finally made it to Charleston SC and had a great time. You can see the highlights here, but I will add:

We went dolphin spotting and saw about 16 dolphins on the cruise. Captain Skip was awesome We were out for about 1 1/2 hours and experienced high speed crusing and idling for dolphins. As well, Skip educated us on sealife. We all learned quite a bit. How do animals get on islands? There’s you trivia quiz for today!

Daughter posed at Buc-cee’s and WOW was that a place! Great place to stop on your way in and out of SC. There was all kinds of tasty southern classics with twists. And of course we had to stop at the bookstores. We made it to three, but one I did not get photos because we were in a hurry due to parking challenges.

Charleston still has that old town charm, complete with historical homes and simply older homes with character. If those walls could talk… I am still processin so much about this trip. This was the first trip outside of North Carolina that we have taken as a family. We hope to have other adventures as time and budgets allow. We will treasure this one forever.