HeyJaredFrancia McCormack
A writing, painting, and photography memoir reflecting on inspiration and social consciousness.
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What really matters... (opens the original)
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I’m starting to realize that repeating your blessings every day and showing thanks for them will help you appreciate what you have wholeheartedly. I’m at a time in my life where my time is slowly becoming my own again as my children exert more independence and get ready to leave me an empty nest. I give thanks that we’ve raised them to be women who can care for themselves and take steps to further their growth and careers. They are both ambitious and want to keep going in school, hopefully, all
We lost good allies. (opens the original)
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Transitions, Contentment...Life be Lifing in the realest ways. (opens the original)
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Life sometimes is ‘lifing’ in a way that humbles you. Recently, friends lost dear loved ones, and grief was very present. At some point, we all must say goodbye to someone we love. It can be sobering and heartbreaking. I’ve been keeping the prayers going for the newly transitioned souls, and I’ve been wishing them well on their journey. May their spirits stay close to those who loved them.I’ve recently been enamored with the PBS series All Creatures Great and Small, which is based on a book seri
Nature Heals (opens the original)
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There’s a reason so many of us are depressed. We spend too much time indoors. Oprah just had a lovely podcast on how little time we spend outdoors with Dr. John Le Puma, a medical doctor who has compiled the research in his book Indoor Epidemic. We’re not regulating our circadian rhythm by experiencing the morning sun, for one. The special morning light sets the tone for the day, and bei
Summer check-in (opens the original)
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