Moment by moment Present in time and mind Don’t look back Nor project forward Time never stands still It keeps moving So must we or else Risk getting lost for hours, weeks, or years Minute by minute Beat after beat Get to the heart of what matters.
Category Archives: Motivational
Motivational Monday: Keep Writing
Must keep writing My book won’t finish itself The characters would stay stagnant Unless I keep moving the story forward Must keep editing Line by line Page by page Catching inconsistencies And grammar errors Must keep focused On the destination While on the journey Believe in the art And the author creating it.
MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY: Ashore Thing
I’ve come so far Yet now’s the moment to decide Whether to find a way across Or remain isolated where I stand Calm and serene As air meets water Nothing to fear but the unknown Does the depth of my will Keep my head above water Shall I tread, ride, or fly InContinue reading “MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY: Ashore Thing”
Petals of Appreciation Campaign: Week Two
WEEK TWO UPDATE: The recipient of this week’s Petal of Appreciation is…me, myself, and I! This week I made a list of all the people I wanted to thank during this campaign. Some I’ve already sent letters to or written blog posts about, so I looked inward and realized how little I appreciate and valueContinue reading “Petals of Appreciation Campaign: Week Two”
Motivational Monday: In Memorium
Along this uncertain path that is our life We keep moving forward despite the unknown The unstable ground and mist-streamed sky Halt our progress only temporarily Forward we march toward our goals With determination, perseverance, and bravery Breaking through the clouds Though the journey may encounter danger We find peace in the knowledge that we areContinue reading “Motivational Monday: In Memorium”
Petals of Appreciation Campaign: Memorial Day
PETALS OF APPRECIATION CAMPAIGN: Week One Update In honor of Memorial Day, this week’s “letter of appreciation” pays tribute to my Uncle Frank and all his brothers and sisters in service who did not return. Forty-seven years ago this week, my father’s brother was killed in action during the Vietnam War. The 18-year-old Army PFC left behindContinue reading “Petals of Appreciation Campaign: Memorial Day”
Motivational Monday: The Day of My Birth
BORN OF MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT I celebrate the day of my birth Thankful to be present Despite the hurdles at the onset Getting older doesn’t cause me dread It fills me with anticipation instead I arrived ahead of schedule My spirit ready before my body Required nourishment for both As thunder rolled andContinue reading “Motivational Monday: The Day of My Birth”
Petals of Appreciation Campaign: Intro
How often do we take the time to say “Thank you”, and “Your work is appreciated”? Who made a positive impact on your life? Did you ever tell that person? Why wait or assume they already know? As I celebrate the anniversary of my birth this month, I pondered the question that family and friendsContinue reading “Petals of Appreciation Campaign: Intro”
Writing Prompt Wednesday: Word Trio
Use the three words in the image as a source of writing inspiration. It could be fiction or non-fiction. Let’s get creative!
Motivational Monday: A Rocky Road
Riding along the water’s surface The smooth, multi-colored stone carries us with it Our thoughts, emotions, wishes, and grievances We count its skips and the distance it travels Yet we watch without letting go We traverse a rocky road Covered with pebbles of all colors, shapes, and sizes Our worn souls tread on DespiteContinue reading “Motivational Monday: A Rocky Road”
Kelly Deeny 