As I approach my 42nd birthday this week, I do so as a survivor of congenital heart disease, depression, and anxiety. I am glad to be alive for if my suicide attempt twenty-six years ago had been successful, I would have missed my sisters’ weddings, the birth of their children, meaningful friendships, and life-changing theatreContinue reading “42 and Counting: Why I’m Celebrating Another Year”
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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”
Day 45 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 45: Five Ways Art Can Help During Emotional or Spiritual Struggle I’ve encountered my fair share of struggles over the course of my less than 40 years of life, and endured thanks largely in part to the creative arts. Here are just a fewContinue reading “Day 45 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Day 41 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 41: What Are You Thankful For? I am thankful for… FAMILY – Parents, sisters, brothers-in-law, two nieces and three nephews fill my heart with so much love. I am also thankful for extended family – including aunts, uncles, and cousins who live near and far. FRIENDSContinue reading “Day 41 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Day 40 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 40: CREATIVITY PROMPT #6 (A Little Sheep-ish) How does the image above inspire you on a creative level? Write a short story, scene, or essay…capture the moment through watercolor paint…mold the animals out of clay…or compose a children’s song. Be imaginative. Have fun. HappyContinue reading “Day 40 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Day 27 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 27: Creativity Prompt #4 TALENT…SPIRIT…GUIDE Create a piece of art (writing, sculpting, painting, music composition, etc.), using the three words above as inspiration. I’ll post mine on Monday. Please stop back and tell me about your experience. Happy creating! **I am anContinue reading “Day 27 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Day 17 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge: Writer/Artist
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 17: Creating art through writing We create. We move. We inspire. We are artists! Through my time participating in writing groups, I’ve noticed that many newbie writers start off with, “I’m not a writer, but…” then proceed in sharing with us material that disapprovesContinue reading “Day 17 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge: Writer/Artist”
Day 14 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 14: Sing Like No One’s Watching With the windows rolled down, and the sun shining in, I belt along to the music blaring from the car radio. I could care less if drivers next to me at a red light give me an oddContinue reading “Day 14 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Day 12 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 12: CREATIVITY PROMPT (Scenic View) Using the photo above as artistic inspiration, create a piece of art (writing, sculpting, painting, music composition, etc.) through a medium that you haven’t tried in a while. For instance, last week I made a necklace. This week, I’llContinue reading “Day 12 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Day 11 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 11: Stars in My Eyes and A Dream in My Heart This past February, one artistically inspiring day changed the course of my life – both professionally and personally. My heart fluttered and my spirit soared as I stood outside the theatre where inContinue reading “Day 11 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Kelly Deeny 