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Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is dedicated, again, to my sister. My Bachelorette Party and Wedding would not have been complete without her presence. Before my Ray o' Son, she was the first sunshine in my world.  Happy Spring! We are finally awake after a long Winter's nap! What a Winter! Thankful to be brushing the snowflakes off and looking toward full blooms ahead! How about y...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is dedicated to the late, great, Bob Weir. Thank you for the music. We're still here enjoying the ride.  *Today's prompt is at 10:43 Today, enjoy the audio release of my memoir, Embodying Joy: A Heart Journal, Chapter 15, with somatic meditative journaling: stretching, taking some cleansing relaxing breaths, reflecting on God's subtle and someti...

Send us Fan Mail *GREAT news! We have fixed our microphone issue!  *Today's prompt is at 11:06 Today, enjoy the audio release of my memoir, Embodying Joy: A Heart Journal, Chapter 14, with somatic meditative journaling: stretching, taking some cleansing relaxing breaths, reflecting on the anchor of Faith, and finally settling into the page with our new meditative music, "Balance of Self,...

Send us Fan Mail Today, enjoy the audio release of my memoir, Embodying Joy: A Heart Journal, Chapter 13, with somatic meditative journaling: stretching, taking some cleansing relaxing breaths, reflecting on the anchor of Faith, and finally settling into the page with our new meditative music, "Balance of Self," to set the margins for your pen, discovery, and appreciation. Chapter 13 is...

Send us Fan Mail  ***Today's prompt is located at:  13:21 Today, enjoy the audio release of my memoir, Embodying Joy: A Heart Journal, Chapter 12 today, with somatic meditative journaling: stretching, taking some cleansing relaxing breaths, reflecting on the anchoring Word, and finally settling into the page with our new meditative music, "Balance of Self," to set the margins for yo...

Send us Fan Mail Snowflakes on Sunflowers Journaling Sanctuary wishes you the best beginnings to your 2026! We hope that you are entering the new year relaxed and ready to greet each day with a posture of receiving delight. Our word of the year at Journal Up! is Delight! Our posture for the day is to receive exuberant delight from 2026! May God bless you each day along this present unfolding journ...

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year from Snowflakes on Sunflowers Journaling Sanctuary! We hope that you are entering the new year relaxed and ready to greet each day with a posture of receiving delight. Our word of the year at Journal Up! is Delight! Our posture for the day is to receive exuberant delight from 2026! May God bless you each day along this present unfolding journey! As our gift to you t...

Send us Fan Mail ***Today's journal prompt 14:49.  Today's episode marks the end of a nine year journey devoted to the welcoming love held within my journal. From tragedy to triumph, the margins hold it all.  Today's episode is a testimony to the commitment I've made to journaling and leaning on Divine acceptance within the pages.  Dedicate yourself to this practice and witness...

Send us Fan Mail  ***Today's journal prompt 18:53.  Today's episode marks the beginning of Snowflakes on Sunflowers Journaling Sanctuary podcast ministry. To God be the Glory; Great things He has done! Welcome to Season 6! It may have had a different title but it's always had the same host and the same mission: level up your life through journaling; journal up! Merry Christmastime!...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode marks the end of our Joyful Journaling ministry. We close our season of The Sacred Penning Podcast and the podcast itself with a testimony to God for the miracles in Grace He has done. Merry Christmastime! Here is the story that made me an International Bestselling Author in a compilation book that helped build a school back in 2023 titled, Ignite Your Faith ....

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode highlights the joy I experienced upon acceptance and matriculation at Hertford College, Oxford University, during a study abroad program my Senior year of college. Each of us is worthy of a "Hogwarts letter," and God is always ready to provide it. We simply have to believe, as the title of this chapter in my life suggests, that "U are Worthy of...

Send us Fan Mail Natasha Rae, a Canadian author and public figure I am blessed to know,  lives up to her motto: "no one left behind," and  her love and devotion to healing her family, legacy, and living surrendered in Faith is proof. Natasha has a heart for service and plays in the comforting Presence of the Lord. Natasha and I are both authors, have a personal relationship with Jesus Ch...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode highlights the joy I felt in meeting a gentleman in my life, my first husband, who I am ever thankful to God for, especially for the gift of our son, Raymond. Fairytales don't always work out, and yet, "Every Life is a Fairy Tale Written by God's Fingers," (Anonymous). You're invited to journal along to the tracks from my accompanying...

Send us Fan Mail Personal literacy and following the breadcrumbs that truly serve us is accessible to all. What is pulling at your attention today? What made you stop when scrolling, listening to a conversation, or reading something today? "Notice the intuitive pulls," Dr. Stephanie Affinito urges us. The book you need is "patient" and waiting for you. The writing you need to d...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we have a very special episode for Father's Day! I share the story of unwavering support in my life, my father, Mike's love. I also share his call for help. My Dad needs a live liver donor to help him beat his Cancer. Learn about my special adoption story, a shout out to my birth father in Heaven, and the man whose unconditional love and inspiration has held me, m...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, coach Marla Beech highlights a journaling technique to get REAL with ourselves in safe and empowering ways thanks to a coach who introduced her to the research behind this application to self-care, Dr. Matt Townsend, https://matttownsend.com Marla Beech, The Hope Coach, focuses on Finding PEACE with the past & HOPE for the future! Marla is wife to the...

Send us Fan Mail  Science and Spirit Collide! Today, we discuss soul full solutions for a stress less Summer! Based in Truth and research, experienced best in body, mind, and spirit letting go, today, I get down to the research and the promises behind why you were designed for peace and release over stress. Have a listen in! Somatic stretching, breathwork, mediative journaling-it's all here t...

Send us Fan Mail Anna K. Morris and I share a passion for journaling and a dedication to not getting away with anything on the page! As a Clarity and Confidence Coach , boy mom, yoga instructor, and home designer "committed to everyone living a life they love," Anna knows firsthand we can't get to "what we're not willing to look at (examine)." Journaling is one of the...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 5 of The Sacred Penning Podcast! We are honoured to share our daily somatic meditative journaling practice with you! Honoring our body, mind, and spirit with the mixed modalities of somatic stretching, breathwork, and meditative journaling focusing on sacred text, we enter the empowering space between Heaven and Earth, embodying Presence from a place of love in t...

Send us Fan Mail The Sacred Penning Podcast officially arrives 4.24.24 but here is another teaser bonus episode for you. Here is a glimpse into my heart and a bridge episode between what was The Joyful Journaling Podcast that evolved into- The Sacred Penning Podcast, Somatic Meditative Journaling . Journal your way to brighter days! Today, you'll hear about my experience in totality during th...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome! Enjoy this week's teaser episode! Here is our new Podcast intro.! Enjoy the music of sound practitioner Massood Taj, each episode, as his gifts set the stage for the healing, growth, and transformation that transpire during our sacred penning practice together! Check out his work at: http://www.massoodtaj.com/ Welcome to somatic meditative journaling-Sacred Penning T...

Send us Fan Mail Surprise! It's been a minute hasn't it?! It's been a long Winter but Spring has arrived! Today is a gentle thank you and a warm welcome for what is to come. The Sacred Penning Podcast arrives 4.24.24. Here is a glimpse into my heart and a bridge episode between what was The Joyful Journaling Podcast that evolved into- The Sacred Penning Podcast, Somatic Meditative J...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode highlights the joy I felt  reflecting on the last few years of high school, times of innocence, discovery, experiences that directed our passions, and the people there to experience it all with me. Today's chapter and location echoes the "querencia" of the years we explored forbidden places with unforgettable people. If you're ever out and...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode highlights the joy I felt reflecting on my childhood gymnastics glory days and how moving my body helped me recover from trauma. Today's adventure reflects on the glory days of the 1984 Olympics, Mary Lou Retton, Tim Daggett, Team USA. One Summer later,1985, was a glorious one for me and the highlight of that season was tumbling to a song off Prince'...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode highlights the joy I felt reflecting on childhood adventures with my childhood best friend, a safe haven when I was little and an arsenal of joy today into adulthood even when times have been less than perfect. Today's research highlights the treasure you possess if you have a friend you've held dear since your youngest days.   You're invited in...