One of the great traditions in Hawaii that support a feeling of peace is the Ho’oponopono prayer. I’ve been to Hawaii about 7 times. Hawaii is my all-time favorite place to take a vacation. I love the way I feel when I am there. Everything is a little more laid back,...
Life has a way of teaching us lessons we never expected to learn. Sometimes those lessons arrive through heartbreak, change, disappointment, fear, or simply feeling lost in a season of life that no longer feels like you. During those moments, we often search for...
A friend of mine introduced me to the Desiderata poem. She told me that when she was growing up, she moved a lot. But no matter where she made her home, her mom always hung this poem on a wall. Her mom passed away 30 years ago. The Desiderata by Max Ehrmann will...
Christmas can bring up different feelings and beliefs for everyone. Some good, cheerful, and joyful. Some are sad, lonely, and stressed. Sometimes the true meaning of Christmas gets forgotten. The birth of Jesus becomes less important while we run around trying to do...
I wrote this beautiful life poem during one of my daily journal meditations. Sometimes we forget to acknowledge the beautiful life that is around us. We get caught up in the rat race. Take a moment each day to just appreciate and be grateful for what God has offered...
If you took the time to relax, breathe deeply, and listen to your soul, you might discover that life can be pretty simple. It is just a matter of knowing what makes you happy and doing more of that. Letting go of external influences that do not have the power to...
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!
