Jennifer Spedowfski-Martin
awingandprayer
Married to husband Phil, mother of five children. I enjoy writing, reading (books, books, books, oh my!), and mixed-media artwork. I write about life. I try to be aware. I listen to what is really being said, by others, by myself and by life. I find my way through it all. If I fall down, I get back up. Sometimes it takes me awhile but it seems I'm getting more resilient as I age (thanks life!). When I find a path, I want to share it. I don't guarantee that it's the *right* path for you. I don't proclaim it as the only path. I simply offer it for your perusal. Take what you like, discard the rest. I believe in personal freedom and first do no harm. I believe in respecting others as much as I believe in standing up for yourself. I admire those who have been through the muck and mire of life, who have walked through tragedy or hardships and come out of it all the more refined and pure, shiny and grounded in a calm inner joy that no book or guru can teach. Those souls who have seen hell and found their way to heaven on earth have my utmost respect.
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Major in the good
Some advice I read recently: “Don’t major in the minor.” Instantly I understood its implication. So much little shit making us so damned jaded, fragmented, tense, cranky. So many minor little itty bitty pests that bite and sting at … Continue reading
(Still) Good.
I was handling this Christmas like an adult so far. I wasn’t looking for much for myself and instead was focused on one goal or, one gift you could say: Loving family togetherness. If my children were pleased with their … Continue reading
Delayed Gratification
Ever since Tom Hiddleston talked with Cookie Monster about delayed gratification I haven’t quite been able to get the concept out of my head. And not for the obvious Tom-factor, although it was my first assumption too. It’s just so … Continue reading
Why You Need a Spiritual Family (i.e. true friends)
I read an article recently about spiritual families (What About the Family in Front of Me?). The author, Captain Michele Ward, spoke of her mother’s recent death and how empty she felt in the aftermath. She stumbled on a Bible verse … Continue reading
Communication for Thinking People
If you are an analyzer/thinker/philosopher the world is chock full of insight. The problem is, given enough time and left to our own devices (i.e. uninterrupted) we are able to see: a) how everything is related b) every possible motive … Continue reading
Faith Is An Action
Every time I go through a crisis or life challenge I learn a little more about faith. At first, most people approach faith with the same attitude that they do healthy eating or exercising: ”I know I should. Yes, I’m all for … Continue reading
Personal Happiness VS. Group Happiness
It’s a funny thing, trying to balance personal happiness with group happiness. We are a big family with five children. We also like to do things with our extended family (which, incidentally, is also big). We are blessed to have … Continue reading
Show up
Show up. Even when you’re tired. Even if you’re not feeling at the top of your game. Especially if you have nothing more to give. Just keep showing up. Be willing. Depending on (impermanent….all things are impermanent) life or … Continue reading
Life
Oh boy….life has a way of polishing us doesn’t it? Even if we don’t want it to. I hate unpleasant surprises. I know—nobody likes them. But I truly hate them. I mean I actively try to guard against them. I … Continue reading
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