Pondering Solitude

"Pondering the possible solitude of Earth Hour" was my last journal post before the hour began. There is so much in that statement. Maybe it is easier to ponder solitude when one lives alone, or when one wishes to be alone.

What is solitude? It is neither being alone, nor being lonely. Solitude is deeper than being alone. Yet, it can be fulfilling beyond the lonely's ability to imagine.

Solitude is the experience of one journeying inward with one's God. It requires only the presence of the one and the Divine.

Though what occurs in solitude may be ineffable, the experience brings the light of God's mercy and wisdom to some corner of one's being.

Solitude blossoms in silence, in stillness, in spirit.

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The Story of Leslye Wrytes

As long as I can remember, I have been very thoughtful in selecting greeting cards. No matter how much I loved the artwork, the words were the determining factor. I would patiently spend the required time to choose the card whose words expressed my sentiments.

My first experience in card writing was in March of 1990. After the passing of my grandfather, my dad asked me to draft the content for the family's thank you card.

Years later, with Advent quickly passing, I panicked upon realizing that I had not purchased Christmas cards. I quickly calmed myself by deciding to write my own. Surprisingly, I wrote and designed eight Christmas cards within a week.

Today, my collection includes more than 200 designs to express appreciation, congratulations, encouragement, and faith. There are also cards that speak to diversity, goodwill, love, peace, and service. Visit the site regularly to see how life continues to inspire Leslye Wrytes.

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