Interior Fortitude Nourishes the Soul: Live Looking Up

By Joyce S. Hyttinen

Interior Fortitude Nourishes the Soul: Live Looking Up is about looking inward, taking a stand, and speaking out. There are five sections. They are "Believe," "Fun," "Ponder," "Outdoors," and "Inspirational."

A motivation in writing these snippets is that there are external forces that come at you every day. Some examples are social media, TV advertising, magazines, letter carrier mail that tell you what you should wear, what you should eat, and what you should buy that will "instantly" solve a problem. It can bombard you if you tune into it. It is everywhere every day.

The book hones in on the individual person--the uniqueness, the questions, and the inner search for revelations. Above all, ask questions. Questions are powerful. When you question, more is understood and seen, and you become more informed to make decisions, to take action.

Another aspect of these snippets is to celebrate you. Each person is gifted and has a purpose. Individuals need to be celebrated. Take time to pause, reflect, and celebrate this life that has been given.

There is a much greater power at work here. Tap into your God-given potentials so there can be greater love, greater peace, and greater fulfillment.

This book will call forth your own thought processes and lead to your own discoveries that can be transformative. It is for you.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Jan 24, 2022
• ISBN: 9781098092801

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Interior Fortitude Nourishes the Soul

Live Looking Up

Joyce S. Hyttinen

Copyright © 2021 by Joyce S. Hyttinen

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Table of Contents

Believe

Fun

Ponder

Outdoors

Explore

Inspiration

In loving memory of my dear mother, Joanna Lilly Steele.

Introduction

This is a book of ideas and revelations that come from experiences that made lasting impressions. These thoughts may resonate with some of your past or present life experiences. It is my hope and belief that you (the reader) will get something out of having read these snippets. They are mine. Now they are yours. Some snippets may be dismissed until you go back to those pages and read again. Other snippets may speak to you right away and cause you to begin and/or continue your own writing that stirs imagination and helps recall fond, as well as challenging, moments. Continue and discover what needs to be discovered. Find what needs to be found. Your inner voice, your gut, will lead you to the next steps of growth. This one is for you. Read on.

Acknowledgments

Writing this collection of thoughts could not have happened without the loving support of my husband, Bill. He gave quiet time for hours at a time and always encouraged me to continue on with it. You have something to say, say it, he would say. You, Bill, are my heart, and I am forever grateful our paths crossed. We have many adventures that are fun because you are fun. I love you. To my friend Helen Vardon, who is a treasure trove of education and experience into the mystery of spirituality that amplifies the richness of life. She is a spiritual director who freely shares insight and wisdom. Helen’s encouragement and can-do attitude reminded me to complete this work. Thank you for years of listening and helping me find laughter in things that can look mundane. You are a friend for life. To my friend Pat Palus, who encouraged me throughout decades of service in organizational leadership. Her bright light and stamina are a joy. Her depth and emotion help call forth my own. She welcomed me into her life long ago, and we remain friends. To my friend Linda Morton—we met in college (so far back I cannot count the years). Any person