Dear Subscribers and Friends,
On December 15, 2020, I posted my first “PocketEpiphanies” article. My goal was to share some of the insights, memories, and stories that have been meaningful to me over my life and career that might also be of interest to others.
I did not know how long I would keep at it.
As of last week, I’ve written 150 articles now have 169 subscribers. I’m surprised I’ve gotten this far.
From time to time, I’ll receive a message from someone that a particular post was helpful to them in their journey. When I’m out and about in town, I’ll meet one of you and you’ll tell me you look forward to seeing what I come up with each week. This makes it worth it.
I have decided that reaching the 150-post milestone is a good time for a break. Over the next few weeks, I’m going to let my mind and imagination lie fallow. I plan to resume on January 6. Until then, please know that being connected with all of you means a great deal to me. In these fractured times, I feel this is one way to stay in touch with one another about what matters in life without trying to “monetize,” advertise, or become an “influencer.” Thank you for being part of this journey.
Steve
P.S.: If you haven’t been with me since the beginning, you may want to see what I posted two years ago– pieces written to reflect themes of the season.
The Spiritual Point of Conception: Reflections and Images https://wordpress.com/post/drjsb.com/872
The Power of Spiritual Friendships: Thoughts and Images https://wordpress.com/post/drjsb.com/897
Spiritual Guardians: Carpenters, Mentors and Drummers https://drjsb.com/2021/12/18/spiritual-guardians-carpenters-mentors-and-drummers/
The Nativity: A Hospital Epiphany and Three Works of Art: https://drjsb.com/2021/12/24/the-nativity-a-message-at-the-hospital-and-three-works-of-art/
Image: a photo I took of my parked bike at Goleta Beach, 2020
Steve Jacobsen, Ed.D 
Not sure I can make it without heart from you on a weekly basis. Your messages are generally very inspirational to me.
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Thank you, my esteemed friend of 40 years. We are blessed to be connected all this time.
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Have a wonderful Holiday season and enjoy the break. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and ideas. They are meaningful to me.
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Thank you, Nancy. I appreciate it. I hope your trip down under goes well.
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Steve, today’s Daily Word is about self-care, with the heading “Giuded by the Christ presence within, I take time to care for myself.” Enjoy your holidays! I look forward to your blog returning in January
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Pat: I’ll take that comment as more than a random occurrence. So good to be in touch with you. Thank you for the note.
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Steve, the third and fourth links to your past writings are not working for me, for some reason.
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Debbie: I just fixed that glitch…thanks for the alert! Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Steve
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Same to you!
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Merry Christmas and prayers for a blessed new year. From many of your insights, I’ve sensed that you know when to rest, when to explore and when to just listen to God and the world for what’s next. I save all your posts in a folder, so I have choices to reread so many things that have touched my heart and taught me new things, but also reminded me of the many things I need to remember with a new sense of joy and wonder. Peace, love and blessings to you and your family. Beth
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Steve, I am always inspired by your writing, and now I am inspired by your decision to take break. Think I will do the same!
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Thank you, Steve. I welcome our time to be fallow.
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Actually, Steve, I feel the same about the connection we all share here. Fallow timesare as vital as any other stage in the growth and creativity process.Peacec brother.
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Thank you, fellow pilgrim. I appreciate our conenction.
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I hope you enjoy your ‘break’ and look forward to your return.
Judy
Judy Mannaberg-Goldman humbame@gmail.com
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