I have been through many back-to-back seasons of mega trials and setback over the past decade. Sheltering-in and COVID being the very least of them, a non-event in comparison. As the restrictions are being lifted and people start venturing out, I’m picturing the colorful inhabitants of Munchinland when Glinda the Good Witch tells them all that it’s safe because the wicked witch is dead, and they all start coming out from all manner of places, first cautiously, then with singing, dancing, and a parade.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RHsb9LnD9Q
Here are some
things I find that renew and refresh me.
~Prayer –
Refreshes and renews the spirit.
~Food – When you have
low blood sugar, there is nothing like food to renew. One of my favorites are
fruits, especially cherries, grapes, and berries.
~Music – When
agitated or mad, praise music can calm, refocus and renew.
~Crafts – I love
doing things with my hands. The act of doing something creative with my hands
helps unlock and renew my writing world.
~Writing – One of the most renewing things to my writing is writing. When a scene just flows and seems to write itself, I am renewed from the previous day’s writing struggles.
~Reading – Brings
new story ideas or gives an insight into an existing story or character.
~Cats – Just
sitting with one of my cats sitting on my lap purring (the cat, not me) is
renewing. Or cracking up at watching them run around acting like total spazzes
over a twisty-tie. Cats are so weird. I love them.
~Daydreaming – Letting currents characters run wild in scenes that will never be in the book, or meeting new characters and spending time with them.
~A new story idea
– Maybe that is not so much renewing as energizing.
~A deep slow breath – Ah, that feels good.
~Sips of cool
water — Refreshing.
~Finally, one
thing that renews like no other and is the foundation of the others is SLEEP.
Pure, restful, deep, carefree sleep. Zzzzzz.
May you be renewed and refreshed.
THE DAMSEL’S INTENT (The Quilting Circle Book 3) #TheDamselsIntent #HistoricalRomance #FreeKU #KU #ChristianRomanceCan Nicole learn to be enough of a lady to snag the handsome rancher?
Nicole Waterby heads down the mountain to fetch herself a husband, not realizing women don’t wear trousers or carry a gun. She has a lot to learn. Rancher Shane Keegan has drifted from one location to another to find a place to belong. When Nicole crosses his path, he wonders if he can have love, but he soon realizes she’s destined for someone better than a saddle tramp. Will love stand a chance while both Nicole and Shane try to be people they’re not?
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Also in THE
QUILTING CIRCLE SERIES (Available in ebook and paperback)
#TheWidowsPlight – A single mother steps out of
the shadows of abuse and into the sunshine. But will a secret clouding her past
cost her the man she loves? (Now available in audio)
#TheDaughtersPredicament – As Isabelle’s romance
prospects are turning in her favor, a family scandal derails her dreams.
(Coming to audio soon)
MARY DAVIS s
a bestselling, award-winning novelist of over two dozen titles in both
historical and contemporary themes. Her 2018 titles include; "Holly and
Ivy" in A Bouquet of Brides Collection, Courting Her Amish Heart, The Widow’s Plight, Courting Her Secret Heart , “Zola’s Cross-Country Adventure” in The MISSAdventure Brides Collection , and Courting Her Prodigal Heart . 2019 titles include The Daughter's Predicament and "Bygones" in Thimbles and Threads. She is a member of ACFW and active in critique groups.
Mary
lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband of over thirty-five
years and two cats. She has three adult children and two incredibly
adorable grandchildren. Find her online at:
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