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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: 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”

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”

Day 107 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 107: Assistance Needed As I approach the conclusion of the Artistic Spirit Pledge, I’ve been thinking a great deal about what I do the day after. I will have spent three-and-a-half months writing every single day, so it will feel quite odd to reachContinue reading “Day 107 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”