Bookish Grimoire (see "G" below : A Bookish grimoire is a place to keep a record of favorite quotes, thoughts, theories, and notes as you are reading a book. (I use my journal for this and so much more)
Cultivate real depth of thought to grasp nuances, particularly while reading, but also while observing
Daily photo challenge prompts from the January download are helping with each of these ideas.
"...Engage critically with an idea for more than a few minutes."
Favorite room in your house was the prompt for the 25th - Logan and I agreed "Every room!"
Grimoire: a book of magic, where one chronicles spells, rituals, recipes, incantations. A record of craft and knowledge accumulated in one place.
"How can I help you?" 5 words "I'm proud of you" 4 words "I love you" 3 "Thank you" 2 and "We" 1 source
Inability to read and stay focused for any stretch of time." and "Immersive Reading is the practice of listening to the audiobook while reading a physical copy of the book, at the same time. And if you keep notes at the same time, you’re really reading at another level!" ~ Lori Roberts, Little Truths Studio
(I've done this! but not in a long time.)
Kim Koehler's
Looking for the Magic ☽✨
Marginalia are marks made in the margins of a book. They might be doodles, comments, glosses (annotations), critiques, drolleries, or other illuminations. We’re conditioned to think doodling in our books is a bad thing bit it’s an ancient practice." ~ Lori Roberts, Little Truths Studio
Nature
Observing Otrovert
"Phenology is the study of seasonal rhythms in plants, animals, weather, and light. It turns observations into a visual record—one circle that slowly fills as the year unfolds." ~ Lori Roberts, Little Truths Studio
Quiche
made during snowstorm on the15th
made during snowstorm on the15th"Reclaiming My Lost Attention Span: As you know, I’ve been thinking a lot about my attention span lately and specifcally my inability to read and stay focused for any stretch of time anymore." ~ Lori Roberts, Little Truths Studio
source Kim Koehler
"Unfinished Business" ~ Feb 1 of Dear Friend by Michelle Maros
Validation and praise can lead to people-pleasing and internal neglect... seek to make choices inspired by your values, interests, and ideals." ~ ~ Feb 1 of Dear Friend by Michelle Maros
Write a Joy List: Writing Joy Lists is about slowing down and paying attention… to what brings you joy... The more you look for beauty and joy, the more you find it." ~ Lori Roberts, Little Truths Studio
Creative eXcursions - Simple Abundance Feb 1st
"Yearning to Start a new chapter." ~ January 31 of Dear Friend by Michelle Maros
