Discover joy in the hard places

Welcome to the blog of JP Mills where you will find encouragement and belonging through reflective journaling and poetry.

Joyful Ruins

Discovering joy in the hard places

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  • Leave the Trail

    She’s in a box and you are not She’s stuck in one way but you’ve chosen to explore and when you leave the trail and are curious about the things you see off the beaten path You will find not just one wonder but many For the flowers you follow off the road will lead… Continue reading

  • The Wind

    The wind blows against my skin like a hug The spirit of mother nature gently cradling my face wrapping her cool arms around me reminding me she cares Continue reading

  • The Younger Me

    The Younger Me

    I did not know I would find you way down beneath these layers Layers of lies and pain fears and memories but as I felt these as I revisited and acknowledged them I started seeing you peek through I saw you in the mirror the younger me asking to be loved asking to feel safe… Continue reading

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  • I am my Family

    I am my mother when I stop a stranger and tell them they are beautiful and when I feel tenderness towards the stories of others I am my father when I encourage others to follow their dreams or buy a friend a special gift I am my brother when I am driven and creative when… Continue reading

  • Spiderwebs

    Spiderwebs

    I stop to look at spiderwebs these glorious creations ignored often but worked hard upon and beautiful detailed We admire artwork we covet homes Why not stop and admire these homes which are works of art and tell the spider good job Continue reading

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About Me

An obsessive journaler who loves meeting others along their journey and giving them a hand to hold through pieces of writing. I write about the heartbreaks of life and the joys, the ups and downs, and I often learn my greatest lessons and miracles from nature.

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