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Freelance #writer, #brushcalligraphy artist, speaker, podcaster, book hoarder. Mum. #Lettering, creating & stumbling through life @ findingjoy.com.au

It's finally heerrreeeee! It's so beautiful @onepl

It's finally heerrreeeee! It's so beautiful @oneplate.co 😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🍻

This one is going to a mama who I admire so much a

This one is going to a mama who I admire so much and is doing everything she can to stay well to take care of her beautiful family.
I can't remember the original source of the “4 Ms” - pretty sure I heard it from a WHO representative during the One World concert. But it stuck... I guess because it was easy to remember and (somewhat) easy to do and it has helped through this time of social isolation. Just four things to work into each day, so you can maintain mental fitness. ❤ Movement, mindfulness, mastery and meaningful connection. ❤

I've tried to make the little illustrations meaningful/personal. If you'd like to order one for yourself or someone you know, send me a message.
Promise I'll update my website soon with all these new projects... making stuff is fun and relaxing and a part of how I practice “mastery”... but I can't say the same for online shop maintenance. 😂 Foil is so hard to photograph at night! 🙈

#mentalwellbeing #mentalhealth #findingjoy

“Love is, therefore, the fundamental vocation of

“Love is, therefore, the fundamental vocation of every human being.” Today is the centenary of the birth of St John Paul II. This quote, from his apostolic exhortation, Familiaris Consortio, was on the back of every placecard at our wedding. Published in 1981, the letter discusses the role of the Christian family in the modern world. It is a timeless and beautiful piece of writing... and it was pretty cool being able to recreate it for our family prayer table today. ❤

#saintjohnpaulii
PM me if you'd like to order one.

Sunday crafting for a special lil girl's birthday

Sunday crafting for a special lil girl's birthday today. Hoping we get to see her soon!

Toddlers do not give a flying f**k about Mother's

Toddlers do not give a flying f**k about Mother's Day. So, for your viewing pleasure, here are some pics of my 3yo casually refusing to eat lunch, kicking my husband while he tries to put his shoes on, taking chocolate from his Lola (even though those were part of her Mother's Day gift), and sleeping “angelically” in my arms because that's where he ended up after chucking a tantrum instead of eating his dinner.
Today, mothers around the country are celebrated (if they're lucky) and while the breakfasts, flowers and gifts are all lovely and appreciated, really what I feel mums need (or perhaps what I ought to give my mum) is an apology. Mum, I'm sorry for being a little terror and driving you up the wall when you were already exhausted and spent. For being so self-centred and not seeing your hard work and the sacrifices you made to give me the best life. For the stupid, hurtful things I said in my youth, and for the many things I didn't say or do to thank you when I should have. For not understanding the depth of your love and generosity until I was called to become a mother myself and learned that it's really hard to bring your A-game when there are no instruction manuals or re-runs for parenting. Thanks for giving us everything... and still giving, even now.

And to the mums who were run ragged today, who desperately wanted a “day off” and didn't get one, who love their little people with everything even when you feel so very tired and feel there is nothing in your tank... I'm sorry it has not been the picture-perfect Mother's Day Hallmark pretends it should be.
But I promise you, you are not alone. And you are every bit as wonderful and amazing as the greeting cards say you are. You are the perfectly imperfect mother your children need - not just today, but everday. You are everything they need. You are enough. ❤
#mothersday

Took on @ipadlettering's journaling app recommenda

Took on @ipadlettering's journaling app recommendation and gave Zinnia a download late last night when I was struggling to sleep. Made this using a bunch of different stickers from the app's free collection and super excited to try out all the different options and build my iPad lettering skills... but if I'm honest it'll likely happen AFTER iso ends because anyone with kids at home knows there is barely time to scratch an itch these days, let alone learn a new skill or master the art of baking bread. 😂

When @eatfireboxbbq brings the goods and delivers

When @eatfireboxbbq brings the goods and delivers comfort food on a rainy birthday... 🥰🤤😭🥰🥰🤤🤤🤤

Current feels. Still under the weather. Migraines

Current feels.
Still under the weather. Migraines, writing, and home schooling don't really mix. Brain is still melty. 🤕🤕🤕

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