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”
Category Archives: Motivational
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”
Keep Moving Forward Challenge: Week Four
LET’S RECAP In last week’s entry of the KMF Challenge I wrote about doors swinging open and indicated that I’d have a lot to report during today’s post. That I do! I received a plethora of helpful suggestions, insights, and advice in response to my Writing to Inspire…and Earn a Living blog entry. As aContinue reading “Keep Moving Forward Challenge: Week Four”
Motivational Monday: Movie-ing Forward
An original poem inspired by a great year in film! Our favorite films can inspire They offer insight into the world And to our perception of it We ponder, reflect, and grow with each frame. The films that remain in our collection Don’t always receive their due credit Yet there’s a reason they matterContinue reading “Motivational Monday: Movie-ing Forward”
Keep Moving Forward Challenge: Week Three
I kept moving forward during week two of the challenge, though my steps were small. First, let’s recap what my goals were for last week: Finish edits for Part One Send out resumes and/or apply for at least three job positions Research and write at least two posts for my entertainment blog How’d I do?Continue reading “Keep Moving Forward Challenge: Week Three”
Kelly Deeny 