Sunday SoulJourn: Week Five in My Spiritual Journey

30 August 2015  FINDING THAT CREATIVE SPARK Ever have moments when you feel completely uninspired? I had an entire day of them, which made this week’s Sunday SoulJourn entry significantly more challenging than normal. The tip of my pen rested on the lined paper waiting for inspiration to strike. The words blotted out like cloggedContinue reading “Sunday SoulJourn: Week Five in My Spiritual Journey”

Motivational Monday: In the Moment

Beauty surrounds me In the most mundane of moments Calling my name and pleading for attention Do I acknowledge it?   Love dances through the air Waltzing through clouds And touching my cheek in a gentle kiss Can I embrace it?   Music exists even in stillness With the rustle of leaves And melodic callsContinue reading “Motivational Monday: In the Moment”

Writing Prompt Wednesday: Something’s Fishy

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: Something’s Fishy”

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”

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 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”

Day 103 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 103: Creativity Prompt #15 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 mostContinue reading “Day 103 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”

Day 101 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 101: Creativity Over Tea Once again, today’s creative inspiration came courtesy of my toddler-age niece. She informed me of her desire to have a tea party with me, and I instantly envisioned stuffed animals, plastic tea sets, and frilly hats. Instead, she pointed meContinue reading “Day 101 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”