Reflections on 2025

This past year has been full of challenges and wins. My day job experienced lots of layoffs with increased stress for everyone who remained, followed by a 5 week strike. In my art-creativity world I self-published two more books, and have drafted several more quick-read devotionals. I’ve also developed my surface pattern design work and am learning how to add my art to products.

I feel a new sense of purpose, even if I’m not 100% sure yet what that purpose is. It’s like the caterpillar purposefully weaving the chrysalis to become a butterfly; there is purpose in the work while knowing they’ll never be quite the same again.

creativity, encouragement, goal settingJackie ScottDecember 23, 2025artistic creativity, reflections, inspiration

7 Benefits of a Creative Practice

Think of the joy we have, whether in making something new and sharing it with other people, or sharing how to make something with friends. Wouldn’t you like to learn a skill that you can share with the next generation in your family? Or the next generation growing up in the world? All this while reaping the benefits of better communication, and hand-eye coordination.

Encouragement

Sometimes you just need that extra bit of encouragement. Okay, not necessarily a sword, but someone encouraging you that you've got the tools to take the next step and continue your journey, whatever that may be.

Peaceful Adventures

There is something blissfully peaceful about a cat napping. It's like they've perfected the art of contentment and rest, enjoying the moment, not worrying about the next thing to come. Where do you find moments of peace in your life?

Is it catching a quick nap through a busy day? Or taking a quiet walk in the woods?

Excerpt 3 from 21 Days of Encouragement

This is a continuation of yesterday’s verse about not worrying about anything, but praying about everything. “God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand.” Or “The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (NIV)

book excerpts, devotional, encouragementJackie ScottSeptember 30, 2024encouragement, spiritual encouragement, inspiration, daily devotionalsComment