DAY 22: Writing Prompt Wednesday In my prior roles as Team Lead and Writing Group Facilitator, I used writing prompts as a way to stimulate creativity. I handed out a photo prompt. Sometimes I asked everyone to write individually, while other times I split the team into pairs and asked them to come up withContinue reading “Day Twenty-Two of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey: Writing Prompt Wednesday”
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Motivational Monday Poem: Paving the Way
Paved with intentions, some stronger than others The road keeps you moving forward Like a ruler measuring your distance Don’t look back to see your progress As you could lose your footing And miss a step Journey on til you reach a milestone Acknowledging the ardous path You’ve tread
Day Sixteen of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey
Day 16 of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey features my love of writing and jewelry design.
3 Tips For Blocked Writers
Next time you’re in the midst of a writing project and hit a creative block, try the following tips… WALK IT OFF Literally, that is. If you’ve been staring at the computer screen cursor for more than ten minutes, with no progress, walk away! Whether you walk from the dining room table to the kitchenContinue reading “3 Tips For Blocked Writers”
Day Eight of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey
Day Eight in the 111 Day Writer’s Journey: Rediscovering a treasured piece of writing
Motivational Monday Poem: Roots Deep
Mother Nature, oh beautiful and resilient How we’ve done you wrong We strip your minerals and Use your resources for our frivolous gain We value that which shines Over that which reflects the essence of all that’s true You speak Do we listen? You whimper in pain Do we come to your aid? You offerContinue reading “Motivational Monday Poem: Roots Deep”
Motivational Monday Poem: Sunrise
Rise to the occasion Digging deep to find the gold That shimmers within Speckled treasure hidden by self doubt Awake to the strength of your spirit Stretching and exercising every muscle Journey on through fatigue, tears, and effort Becoming whole with each awakening Sleep sound Dream vivid Awake refreshed Rise renewed for the next occasion.
Motivational Monday: Beauty Surrounds and Inspires
This week’s Motivational Monday poem focuses on finding inspiration from nature’s beauty and using it to create something beautiful.
Motivational Monday: Happy Labor Day
UNITED THEY STOOD United you stood So that one would not fall And in doing so, You protected us all The mountains were steep The rails, ardous But you kept moving forward Through dirt, grime, sweat, and tears You banded together In support of one another And a common cause Standing alongside, behind, and inContinue reading “Motivational Monday: Happy Labor Day”
Motivational Monday: Bloom and Grow
Tending to each petal With delicate touch and sense Fragile yet resilient In both beauty and depth The stem digs deep To find a connection Providing a sturdy base From which to grow Exists but only a time Enhancing the surroundings With color, vitality, and beauty.
Kelly Deeny 