Motivational Monday: Untie Your Wings

Moving forward while looking back Dreaming big yet living small Imposed will Impossible decision On still we journey Towards an unknown land Destinations clouded by a morning mist   Floating, falling Screeching, halting We falter and stumble along a pebbled path Littered with our own baggage We jump hurdles, crawl through, and keep going  Continue reading “Motivational Monday: Untie Your Wings”

Keep Moving Forward Challenge: Week Eight

REST FROM THE ROAD The greatest lesson I learned during week 7 of the Keep Moving Forward Challenge is that it’s okay to stop and refresh when moving along my path. It’s crucial, in fact, for the development of the mind, body, and spirit. I’ve been so focused on achieving noticeable progress that I stopped reflecting onContinue reading “Keep Moving Forward Challenge: Week Eight”

Writing Prompt Wednesday: Snow, man!

In need of a little creative inspiration? Then, use the image below as a starting point for a story. It can be non-fiction or fictional, a play, a scene on a TV show, poem, or essay.  There are no correct answers or guidelines you must follow. Don’t overthink it or edit as you go – let theContinue reading “Writing Prompt Wednesday: Snow, man!”

Motivational Monday: Flowers & Stones

THROWING FLOWERS AND STONES Nuggets of praise and critique Can affect us only if we absorb them Do we let them seep into our spirit Guiding our choices and defining our actions   Opinions of others come freely Whether we ask for them or not How we process them Can move us forward, or keep usContinue reading “Motivational Monday: Flowers & Stones”

Keep Moving Forward Challenge: Week Seven

Spring is nearly here! Thank heavens to Betsy – whoever Betsy is!!!! I love the season called spring, and not only because I was born during this season. It’s a time of celebration, spiritual renewal, and inspiration for me. CELEBRATION During April and May, my immediate family celebrates seven birthdays. We decorate in early April, and keepContinue reading “Keep Moving Forward Challenge: Week Seven”

Motivational Monday: Loving Characters

We celebrate, cheer, and follow along Romantic tales featuring fictional characters They move us, inspire us, and leave us dreaming Of not only what could be, but what should   Fairy tales of glass slippers, Poison apples, or spinning wheels Inspire me because These are young women with kindness in the heart And strength ofContinue reading “Motivational Monday: Loving Characters”

Keep Moving Forward Challenge: Week Six

After the progressive developments discussed in Week Five’s entry, a dear friend suggested that I wasn’t just “moving forward” – I was leaping! I started the week motivated, excited, and hopeful of the future. However, I realized that the journey depends on my willingness to keep moving even on days when laziness wins out overContinue reading “Keep Moving Forward Challenge: Week Six”

Motivational Monday: Shining Bright

SHINING BRIGHT The light’s so bright Yet it doesn’t hurt It stimulates my senses And awakens my motivation   The colors heighten my awareness While the sounds inspire my creativity I look up to the sky for inspiration Only to realize it already surrounds me   Moments ignored and those we cling to Can haveContinue reading “Motivational Monday: Shining Bright”

Keep Moving Forward Challenge: Week Five

A STEP IN THE ‘WRITE’ DIRECTION I’m riding the waves, walking through those open doors, and gaining momentum along my journey. This past week, I wasn’t just moving forward…I was walking with my head held high, confidence in each step, and a song in my heart. If you’ve read my bio or followed along theContinue reading “Keep Moving Forward Challenge: Week Five”

Motivational Monday: How Interesting

You…yes, you! You are creative.  Did you know that? Do you embrace that descriptive term or cringe at the mere idea? I ask you to consider that we are all creative beings in one way or another. Take a few moments out of your Monday schedule to ponder the following: What inspires you? What stimulatesContinue reading “Motivational Monday: How Interesting”