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”
Category Archives: Writing
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”
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”
Motivational Monday: Move Forward
Some extra inspiration during the KEEP MOVING FORWARD CHALLENGE! Stand tall Your head held high Plant your feet While you reach for the stars Sway in the breeze Letting the crisp air heighten your senses Be imaginative, creative, And alive to new opportunities Acknowledge challenges, Hurdles, and disappointments But don’t wallow or letContinue reading “Motivational Monday: Move Forward”
Keep Moving Forward Challenge: Week Two
WEEK TWO I started week one of the challenge motivated and excited. I was going to stay focused, be productive, and have tons of accomplishments to report this week. Yeah, you guessed it – that didn’t exactly happen as I anticipated. I got distracted along the path, my attention swayed by genealogy research and televisionContinue reading “Keep Moving Forward Challenge: Week Two”
Keep Moving Forward Challenge: Week 1
WEEK ONE I’ve been informed that I focus too much on the past instead of living in the present or planning for the future. I suspect that I am not the only one who does so. While I journey along my path towards an artistic career, I challenge you to keep moving forward even whenContinue reading “Keep Moving Forward Challenge: Week 1”
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 