I hope you have a glorious and grateful November. This month reminds me to take time for remembrance and giving thanks. Since my mom died in 2010, I have been more aware of The Day of the Dead, or what I now … Continued
Ahh…. I invite you to take a deep, deep breath with me…. breathe in the blessings. I’m writing this from my front porch on a windy, drizzling day (there are even a few misty drops on my computer screen!). Earlier, … Continued
Hello beautiful being! You’re invited to join me for a free and simple little JOY project… to plant and share seeds of joy in our lives. Though I don’t really make New Year’s resolutions anymore, I have … Continued
What makes your heart & soul sing?! Do you have soundtracks playing in your head? I definitely do! And, I’m trying to be more aware and intentional with what that sounds like! I’m also learning to be more clear with my voice, … Continued
Ahhh… isn’t it amazing how invigorating it can be to Take a Deep Breath of Life?! I haven’t always felt that way. There were times when I didn’t much care if I went on living and was often numb. There … Continued
***** If you’re the type that prefers to skim the headlines, I’ve put a few bold lines for you as highlights, including the prayers that go along with the paintings. If you ‘re more like me and you like the details, … Continued
May Mother’s Day be filled with love, hugs, and holding hands.♡ A lady on a ferry in the San Juan Islands last year shared with me her realization that since her mom’s recent death, she must now mother herself. It … Continued
* Note: This blog post was written before moving from the Loving Rd domain/website to Thrive True for technical reasons and before adopting the pen name Julia Ostara (which is just 2 letters different than my married name and sounds … Continued
As the days near the darkest night of the year, my heart and soul are grateful for the twinkling lights that add magic to the mountain air. The holidays can be a time of great joy, yet can be pretty … Continued
Lighting a Candle & Painting Flowers (as promised earlier today). <3 This painting was inspired by the recent video of the father in Paris telling his son that “we have flowers,” which I will share below as well. I definitely … Continued