Patty Mayeux Blog

a Blog about Writing, Wandering and Wondering

  • Excavating…

    I’ve been excavating for optimism. The sun rises every day. A tiny green shoot pushes through a crack in concrete, driven to thrive, against all odds.  In the dark days of early pandemic, we had no clue the extent or damage to come. We soon realized it was bigger than any weather event, powerful country…

    PattyMayeuxBlog

    November 18, 2024
    About Me, Attitude, Creativity, ELAN Blog, Encouragement, faith, Gratitude, Inspiration, Journey, Monday, Writing
    Encouragement, hope, Inspiration, Optimism
  • Quote of the Week…

    “My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world.” Jack Layton, 1950-2011

    PattyMayeuxBlog

    November 15, 2024
    ELAN Blog, Encouragement, faith, Friday, Generosity, Gratitude, Inspiration, Love, Love Others, Peace, Quotes, Wondering
    Encouragement, Friday, hope, Inspiration, Love, Optimism, Wondering
  • Whatever Works…

    Like so many, I am disheartened by recent events. I’m thankful I can gather at my church and rest in the hope of a better world where I’m called to love all people, and for my morning writing café where check-in discussions range the whole wide-world. Safe spaces, both. Same with two-way, encouraging talks with…

    PattyMayeuxBlog

    November 11, 2024
    About Me, Attitude, ELAN Blog, Encouragement, faith, Generosity, Gratitude, Inspiration, Love Others, Monday, Writing
    ELAN, Encouragement, Inspiration, Writing
  • Quote of the Week…

    “There is no way to peace, peace is the way.” A.J. Muste, 1885-1967

    PattyMayeuxBlog

    November 8, 2024
    Attitude, Encouragement, faith, Friday, Generosity, Inspiration, Journey, Love, Love Others, Peace, Quotes, Truth, Wondering
    Encouragement, Friday, Inspiration, Wondering
  • No Matter What…

    I’ve been going to my zen place leading up to Election Day. No small task. Conversations circle around impending doom should the votes swing one way. Or the other. It matters not what color flag you fly or tie you wear, tensions are high. Many feel the very soul of our country hangs in the…

    PattyMayeuxBlog

    November 4, 2024
    About Me, Abundance, Attitude, ELAN Blog, Encouragement, faith, Generosity, Gratitude, Inspiration, Love, Love Others, Monday, Peace, Truth, Writing
    ELAN, Encouragement, Inspiration
  • Quote of the Week…

    “You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you.” Ray Bradbury, 1920 – 2012

    PattyMayeuxBlog

    November 1, 2024
    Confidence, Creativity, Encouragement, Friday, Inspiration, Journey, Wondering
    Encouragement, Friday, Inspiration, Wondering
  • Surprise!…

    I love when a character takes hold of the keyboard to reveal an action unknown to even me, their creator. It’s true. It happens. Practicing mindfulness in the flow, humility of the heart and playfulness of the spirit can invite a co-creator to your page. Dedication is of utmost importance, as is honoring the rhythm…

    PattyMayeuxBlog

    October 28, 2024
    About Me, Creativity, ELAN Blog, Encouragement, Inspiration, Journey, Learning, Monday, Writing
    ELAN, Encouragement, Inspiration, My writing journey, Writing
  • Quote of the Week…

    “To see the world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wild flower; hold infinity in your hand and eternity in an hour.” William Blake, 1757-1827

    PattyMayeuxBlog

    October 25, 2024
    Abundance, Attitude, Creativity, Friday, Gratitude, Inspiration, Quotes, Wondering
    Friday, Inspiration, Wondering
  • Are You Listening?…

    In Third Ear; Reflections on the Art and Science of Listening, Elizabeth Rosner reminds us that listen and silent are anagrams in the English language. Right here, I could end this blog post and leave us to ponder the coincidence of language but more importantly, what is necessary to truly pay attention. From equal letters come different words, different meanings.…

    PattyMayeuxBlog

    October 21, 2024
    About Me, Attitude, ELAN Blog, Encouragement, Inspiration, Journey, Learning, Love Others, Monday, Writing
    ELAN, Encouragement, Inspiration, Writing
  • Quote of the Week…

    “We have to continually be jumping off cliffs and developing our wings on the way down.” — Kurt Vonnegut, 1922-2007

    PattyMayeuxBlog

    October 11, 2024
    Attitude, Confidence, Creativity, Encouragement, faith, Friday, Inspiration, Journey, Learning, Quotes, Wondering
    Encouragement, Friday, Inspiration, Wondering
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