I have noticed I have so many friends right now dealing with the loss of loved ones from spouses to parents. With Facebook I am able to keep up with friends so I decided to spread a little cheer. Seeing all of Jennifer's gratitude post nudged me that with the holidays right here so many need a little "I am thinking of you." love. Since this is a short work week for me with a light load I thought I would share what I put together to send to my grieving friends......and they are all ages from 40's to 70's.

Beautiful news... we’re kicking off December 1st with a brand-new Group Meditation Challenge led by yours truly 😊! This post is your official sign-up for the December challenge. The full details and downloads of the background-audio versions for each week: 2, 4, 7, and 10 minutes (if you want them) are anchored inside the classroom at December Meditation Challenge Each week I will post in the comments below: ✨ A new timed background-audio meditation (2, 4, 7, or 10 minutes) ✨ A check in reminder + encouragement post If you want to join the group challenge, simply drop an “I’m in!” in the comments below. Doing that automatically tags you as watching this post — meaning every time I add an update, you’ll get a notification. If you want to be certain to receive an update, click the Bell symbol at the top right of the post. Once you’re in, click the link to read the full challenge description before beginning on December 1st: 👉 December Meditation Challenge. Alright friends…Drop your comment below to sign up!! 👇👇👇

So… I tried to up my crochet game recently. psst @Chassity Cannon 😅 The plan: make a cute little gnome. The reality: a weird, squishy ball with a very long tail of unraveled yarn. 😂 Clearly, crochet and I needed a break. So now, I’ve started learning quilting — the paper piece method — and honestly? I’m kind of loving it. It’s slow (because I’m hand-sewing instead of using a machine), but there’s something really calming about the rhythm of it. Each stitch feels like a tiny act of patience. Each new piece that's added to the whole looks good and I feel good when I look at it. And, I’m not rushing to finish...I’m just letting myself enjoy the process. 👉 Your turn: what’s something creative you’ve tried lately and maybe didn’t go quite as planned? 💬 Bonus round: Drop an emoji that sums up your last crafty attempt! If you have a pic, even bettter! 🧶 = “it kinda worked!” 🔥 = “send help, it’s on fire” 💪 = “nailed it (eventually)” 😂 = “we’re calling it abstract art”

Let's have some fun! Post a GIF that shows how you feel right now --- or how you want to feel! Mine shows that I know the good things we have in the works for this community 🤩

Every time I watch this video 👉 https://www.facebook.com/reel/2510229715986722, I’m reminded how powerful our presence really is. The way we show up - our tone, our energy, our vibe. It all ripples out and touches the people around us, even when we don’t realize it. So I’ve been asking myself lately: Am I the reason someone smiles today? Or the reason they sigh? That one question alone can shift how I walk into every room, every conversation, every day. That’s the heart behind the Mindful Portal Videos — little reminders to pause, breathe, and refocus on what truly matters. If you’re someone who believes in spreading light, lifting others up, or just need a boost when life feels heavy… you’ll love these short clips. ✨ Follow the page ✨ Watch the shorts ✨ Hit that like ❤️ when something speaks to your soul Let’s make positivity the thing that goes viral for once.