20 September 2015 Just in case you haven’t heard, the Pope is coming to Philly! This would be a bigger deal for me if Catholicism, or Christianity in general, still offered solutions to my spiritual needs. Quite a few years have passed since I last found solace in the religion which I once treasured. ForContinue reading “Sunday SoulJourn: Spiritual Visit”
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Sunday SoulJourn: Week Five in My Spiritual Journey
30 August 2015 FINDING THAT CREATIVE SPARK Ever have moments when you feel completely uninspired? I had an entire day of them, which made this week’s Sunday SoulJourn entry significantly more challenging than normal. The tip of my pen rested on the lined paper waiting for inspiration to strike. The words blotted out like cloggedContinue reading “Sunday SoulJourn: Week Five in My Spiritual Journey”
Motivational Monday: An Artistic Soul
This week’s Motivational Monday poem focuses on the connection between art and the soul.
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”
Writing to Inspire…and Earn a Living
One of the greatest lessons that I’ve learned over the past year is that others can’t read my mind. If I need help, I must ask. So, I’m asking: Help me motivate, inspire, and spread an uplifting message by sharing my blog post entries with friends, family, and social media followers. During the 111 DayContinue reading “Writing to Inspire…and Earn a Living”
Day 111 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge: The Finale
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 111: Artistic Spirit Finale *I wrote the following piece many years ago, during a time when my spirituality was strengthening and my religious identification floundering. As I’ve stated before, I consider religion and spirituality to be separate entities, and it is not my intention toContinue reading “Day 111 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge: The Finale”
Day 110 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 110: After the Pledge As of midnight tomorrow (January 31, 2015), I will have achieved a goal that seemed both daunting and exciting at its start – 111 days spent writing about the link between art and spirituality. Some posts were more literal whileContinue reading “Day 110 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Day 109 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 109: THANK YOU There are only two posts remaining (after this one) in the 111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge! Since I already have specific posts planned for tomorrow and Saturday, I wanted to take a moment and say “Thank You” to all of youContinue reading “Day 109 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Day 108 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 108: Writing Without An Audience Standing on stage with only a spotlight surrounding me I walk towards the microphone down-stage center The house remains dark “Is anyone here?” The internal dialogue does little to quiet All the nerves and worry I clear my throat,Continue reading “Day 108 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Kelly Deeny 