Satisfied is defined as feeling content or pleased. But what if satisfaction isn’t the ultimate goal? What if, instead, we aim for fulfillment—finding purpose and meaning in our journey, even in moments of struggle? There’s a common belief that we must always strive to be happy and satisfied, as if life is a constant state of ease. But in reality, life is full of ups and downs, moments of exhaustion, stress, and even doubt. The pursuit of fulfillment means embracing all of these moments and seeing the value in them. When we dedicate ourselves to growth, to helping others, and…
Choice: To Choose or Not I am linking up at Five Minute Friday During five minute Friday, we are given a word prompt and write for 5 minutes. Learn more about the link-up and how it works here. Today’s word prompt is choice. I like the freedom of having choices. Yet at the same time, I find making choices difficult. How does that make sense? I guess it must come from needing to feel some sense of control. I am told it is stronger in people who have experienced Adverse Childhood…
Nothing on My Mind I am linking up at Five Minute Friday, We are given a word prompt and are free write for five minutes. This week’s word prompt is “nothing.”. “Nothing” can be quite a loaded concept, encompassing a range of meanings depending on context. It can signify absence, emptiness, or lack, but it can also hint at simplicity, clarity, or even contentment. Even if I say, “From this time to that time, I am planning on doing nothing,”. Chances are, you or I are still doing something. A common problem is that the mind never shuts off.…
Are we almost there? I am linking up with Five Minute Friday This weeks word prompt is Almost almost almost like magic almost always Almost what? Almost done? Almost ready? Almost there? Are We Almost There Yet? Where is your ‘there’? …
Wow, Has it really been almost 4 years since I first posted here? So much has happened. I’m currently in the middle of moving my website seekignserenityandharmony.com to new hosting. Then I will be cleaning it up and revamping it. My focus will be on having a life with more serenity and harmony. I want to be an advocate and break the stigma that mental health issues hold for so many people I know it takes a lot to stress less and overcome the overwhelm of life as an adult. Never mind if you are one struggling with a mental…
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases if you click through a link and purchase through my website. Thinking Spring 2022 Thinking Spring 2022 On Harmony Homestead. All winter I thought of all the plans I had for spring. Each spring usually brings baby poultry, seedlings and dreams of spending days sitting in the sunshine. Just so you know this last week of April we still had snow showers here in Maine.…
Write 28 Days Write 28 days, not necessarily with ease I am participating in the Write 28 days challenge. It is February 6. Today’s word prompt is ease I’m joining a host of writers participating in a Write 28 Days challenge sponsored by Anita Ojeda. I missed several days so far already. I am working on setting a routine that sets my days up for ease. Ease, I don’t dream of a life of luxury but I do dream of a life with much more ease. Easier days of functioning with less chronic pain. Days of less stress and more…
Currently October Linking Up With Anne In Residence Currently October borrowing: I have been borrowing books from my local library and Kindle Unlimited. buying: I don’t know about you but I am having a hard time shopping. It seems like things have gotten so expensive in the last 18 months. I did buy a mini kids trampoline to have in my house for a little one who needs to get some excess energy out in the afternoons. planning: I have been working on and planning my goals for the remainder of this year and even thinking about…
I am linking up at http://www.anneinresidence.com/ for her March Currently post. As we enter the second week of the month we are Marching on closer and closer to those spring flowers new blooms. I was surprised to see how fast Easter is approaching. Good thing I have started my spring egg incubating here on Harmony Homestead. Currently Marching On : choosing, imagining, making, recommending, and wearing In my search in my mind for thoughts on these prompts I first searched my previous posts for these words to jog my thought process. Under each word prompt other than my thoughts you will…
Write 28 Days 28 day writing challenge ~ #write28days challenge I was all excited to join in on this Write 28 days, daily writing challenge and here it is Feb 15th and I have not yet finished one of these blog posts. I have written most days. So here I will try to catch up on all the days I have missed and finish out the month doing the daily challenge. My focus word for the month of February is love. I am hoping to spread more positive, hopeful messages of love to those who need it. Learning. to love…