Life can be beautiful or hard; it’s all a matter of how we view it. What we pay attention to and what we can let go of. Poetry can do a wonderful job of helping us see things differently. Below are 8 thought-provoking poems about life. What do they say to you? ...
I started the blog, Living Marvelously in November of 2018. It was the year before my youngest child finished college and moved away to begin his new job. But I actually started preparing for my blog 16 years before that. Here’s the story of why I started Living...
When I first saw this prayer, I was immediately taken aback by how beautiful it is. The Metta Prayer is a prayer or mantra used as part of loving-kindness meditation. Metta Prayer May all beings be peaceful. May all beings be happy. May all beings be safe. May all...
This is my A Novel Sisterhood book club books 2021 post! I love sharing some of our favorites with you. A Novel Sisterhood is the amazing book club I have been a member of since 2001. We get together about every 6 weeks to discuss our book, but most of us read a few...
The person you meet is the right one. What happens is the only thing that can happen. Every moment when something starts is the right time. What’s over is over. How do you feel when you read those four laws of spirituality? Does it make you relax and feel a sense of...
From July 6th, 2021 to October 8th, 2021, my grandson was in the NICU at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, MN. When I found out it was NICU Awareness month, I wanted to learn more about it. In my research, I discovered that one of the most effective ways to support...
Hi! I’m Laurie Jonas. I created Living Marvelously to encourage midlife women to rediscover their purpose, follow what brings them joy, and design a next chapter that feels truly fulfilling. Have a look around!
