An 80-spread journal, ...

...even one as small as 6" x 4", is an undertaking.  I've been playing in a black one since early fall, and I am still only about a quarter of the way through.  The journal is intended as a reminder of the things I've learned over the years.

I started by stenciling each of the spreads with a white pattern, and then adding to it little by little.  Some of the patterns are so beautiful they may stay the way they are without any additions, rather like a time-out for children.  😇.

I've chosen some spreads to share that seem particularly apt for these times that are so fraught with uncertainty.  It seems very important to me right now to spread the love.

Having been quarantined, and now released into the wild, I can safely say that remaining connected with Mother Nature is hugely important.

There is a great deal to be said when it comes to accepting a time of grief - and a great deal of learning as well.

Now, more than ever, it's important to stay connected to those we love (and that can encompass every person on the planet).  Thank goodness for social media, I say!

Making your days count can mean anything from sitting with the grief, to volunteering on behalf of those who are shut in, to supporting essential workers, or making peoples' lives lighter with music, art or laughter.

I think the ability to turn things around is one of humanity's greatest gifts.  We can dial back our greed and materialism, we can turn our thoughts around,  and we can remember that love trumps hate every time.

 And this page, finally, reminds me to face it, accept it, and do what I can to help.

I'd love to hear what you've learned through your life that is helping you cope with the current pandemic...after all, I've got some 50+ pages to complete, and can use all the help that's available.