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”
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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”
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 104 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 104: Snowflake Shimmering in beauty and light, there’s No one else quite like you One among many, yet Wholly unique, you break Free of set patterns and designs Lovely is your essence, creating A setting so pure in beauty no Kiln could adequatelyContinue reading “Day 104 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Day 102 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 102: Sisters I have a lot to teach you, Little Sister About all that I’ve learned in the last four years I’ll read you stories and give you kisses And tell you to rat on our brother when he does something bad I’ll singContinue reading “Day 102 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Day 100 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 100: Un-Bridled Emotion (Part 5) (The original piece of fiction below is a continuation of the story written on Day 38, Day 63, Day 71 and Day 88 of the pledge.) Christmas came and went in a blur of family, friends, and food. Shari felt immenselyContinue reading “Day 100 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Day 99 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 99: A Successful Journey (Creativity Prompt #14 result) Following a path set before me With light, color, and beauty I tread lightly yet soundly My eyes on the destination The road bends and the sky darkens Rain pours, soaking my clothes andContinue reading “Day 99 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Day 98 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 98: A Writer’s Dance I must write I must, must, must Yet what will be the result? Will the words make sense Once assembled, or Will they jumble together In a haphazard mess? My fingertips kiss the keys Waiting for brilliance toContinue reading “Day 98 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Day 96 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 96: Creativity Prompt #14 Create a piece of art (story, painting, sketch, sculpture, quilt, comic, jewelry, interpretive dance, etc.) using the three words above as creative inspiration. I’ll post my creation on Monday. Happy creating!!!! **I am an Artistic Spirit! For most ofContinue reading “Day 96 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Day 95 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 95: “Childish” Moments The moments that matter most Are those that touch the heart and the spirit Most of them occur thanks to my nieces and nephew Children’s laughter sends my spirit soaring While their cries tear at my core They smile andContinue reading “Day 95 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Kelly Deeny 