Lynda’s Journal of Blessings – #726 – Nov. 9
Lynda’s Journal of Blessings
by Lynda McKinney Lambert
Post # 726
Sunday,, November 9, 2025
Day 9 – Topics:
Deep Breathing – Fiber Studio – Servant Leaders
Day 9 of the 21-day challenge.
I share 3 blessings each day from my rural life and experiences in western Pennsylvania.
Blessing 1: Deep Breathing
When it seems like you have more to do and no time to do it – take a break and take a rest.
Sit down or stand, and do a few deep breathing exercises.
You will be amazed at the benefit you will get if you make this a habit to do every day.
With the mouth closed: Inhale for the count of 4.
Hold it as you count to 7.
Finally, with open mouth, exhale to the count of 5 or more.
Repeat this 10 times.
__
I do these deep breathing exercises several times a day. It is particularly helpful to do as you lay in bed at night, and when you wake up in the morning.
This is one habit that I have recently learned as I read the book, Ten Habits to Wellness.
See this BEST SELLER BOOK Here.
Blessing 2: Fiber Studio
My Fiber Studio is in the upstairs of my home. It has a bay window that faces South East, so the light flows into this room till late afternoon. It’s perfect for a studio, where the atmosphere is pleasant and I can work for hours in peacefulness and solitude. Art is a solitary business, requiring set-apart time away from all other concerns.
A 37-piece collection of my fiber art was recently in a solo exhibition from August 18 to October 30.
Putting the show together left my studio in distress.
Therefore, I’ve spent the past 2 days organizing it and making changes. I even washed down the walls as I was putting it all back together. Once completed yesterday afternoon, I sat in my comfortable chair and listened to a book by Parker Palmer on my Bose Sound System.
Pure JOY, to SIT in a clean, well-ordered studio again. Soon, I will be back up there working on a new series of artworks.
Blessing 3: Servant Leaders
I learned so much as a tenured professor of fine arts and humanities at Geneva College. It was remarkable that I was chosen for the opportunity to learn about what it means to have a Christian world view and to live out my faith in God in the classrooms of all my years of teaching at Geneva College. The reason I say it is remarkable is that I have a totally secular academic background.
The entire world of education greatlly expanded for me, as I learned to teach in new and exciting ways, I learned about FREEDOM. The freedom to learn, speak, and practice my faith in God, the Creator of all that exists in Heaven and Earth. I developed a weekly tradition observing Sunday as a Sacred Day of Rest. It is miraculous how God opened this door for me to step into a place where God is honored and students learn how to live out their lives from a perspective of being a servant leader. I saw positive leadership practiced from the administrators, to the professors, to the grounds workers and janitors. Everyone was living out the gospel of being a “servant leader,” in what we do.
I am resting today. Resting is one of the 10 Habits to Wellness as well.
*
Final Word:
I’m looking forward to sitting in the comfortable chair in my fiber studio this afternoon, and listening to another book by Parker Palmer.
Lynda’s Latest Books are now available on Amazon and all retail booksellers.
LOOK HERE.
Each Day Holds Some Small Joy – Collection of Haiku and Tanka nature poems.
You May Also Like:
Songs for the Pilgrimage…A Collection of Poems and short writings from journals and travels
Get Lynda’s latest books!
Songs for the Pilgrimage:
See SIX of Lynda’s Books at Amazon
©Lynda McKinney Lambert, 2025. All rights reserved.
More About Lynda
