A few months before Michael and I began creating table tents with affirmations for wait staff, cashiers and others, the idea had arisen to share uplifting words in the world. At first, we believed that we'd use envelopes that came in the mail from bills we paid by phone. But when the time came to sit down to create them, I felt called to use … [Read more...]
What Experiment Beckons? Go Forth!
By Joy Resor
Does the word experiment take you back to Science class? I understand. Me, too. Besides science experiments, I now see the word in new ways, as in experimenting with the ways we embrace or shrink back from our lives. For many years, I didn’t test the waters of experimentation much at all. I was rather stuck in a few ruts, reading old … [Read more...]
What Messages Do You Receive?
By Joy Resor
"When the past calls, let it go to voicemail. It has nothing to say." - Unknown "If 'Plan A' didn't work, the alphabet has 25 more letters." - Unknown "Change is the essence of life: Surrrender who you are for what you could become." -Reinhold Neibuhr Most mornings, I savor a hot mug or two of Good Earth tea, breathing … [Read more...]
What Do We Call These Batik Sweeties?
By Joy Resor
It’s a scarf. It’s a stole. It's a wall hanging! What is it? Truth is, these first radiant creations with positive messages and lots of uses have been a big challenge to name. I'm stumped. So I've decided for now to name the company instead - Joy on Your Shoulders ™. And you’re more than welcome to call them whatever you’d like. I'll … [Read more...]