by Joy Dunlap | Jan 5, 2023 | Fulfillment, Growth, Learning and Living
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com The new year stirs the desire to set goals, to release things from the past, and to declare intentions. One activity that has become more widespread in place of those rarely completed resolutions is picking an overarching word for...
by Joy Dunlap | Dec 6, 2022 | Fulfillment, Hope, Lessons along Life's Journey
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Strewn about on the floor near the brightly lit tree lay a variety of Christmas ornaments. Each one carrying the memory of a place, a person, or experience. The bird in the tree painted as a childhood project with my mom. The...
by Joy Dunlap | Nov 22, 2022 | Thankful
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Thankful. Grateful. Blessed. That’s the message my lightweight, midnight blue, long-sleeved shirt carries, but the meaning isn’t lightweight at all! When we are truly thankful for the grace we’ve been given and the mercy we’ve...
by Joy Dunlap | Nov 8, 2022 | Growth, Learning and Living, Purpose
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Fall reminds us of the value of release – of letting go. As the leaves turn colors, change is taking place and prompting action. Leaves falling show us the need to release that which once brought oohs and aahs in order to make room...
by Joy Dunlap | Oct 28, 2022 | Learning and Living
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Who’s knocking on your door – and what are they wearing? Adults, children and even pets are taking part in what’s become a widespread October costume party. Retail experts expect $2.9 billion will be spent this year for adults and...
