Life’s path winds, twists, and circles along my spiritual journey. Many times over the course of four decades I’ve stopped moving, remained stuck in quicksand, or shook with fear. The belief that I must keep moving forward provided inspiration and energy when fatigue or frustration set in. How do I take that first step? IContinue reading “Sunday SoulJourn: Lights, Camera, Acting”
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Jen and Lena: How Kathleen McGowan’s novels changed my life
“I have loved you before I love you today and I will love you again. The time returns.” – Kathleen McGowan The Expected One It’s been nearly a year and a half since my older sister passed, and she’s been on my mind and in my dreams more often than not lately. Jen was aContinue reading “Jen and Lena: How Kathleen McGowan’s novels changed my life”
Sunday SoulJourn: Love Trumps Hate
“I hate mosquitos.” While that declaration is true for many of us, when stated from the mouth of my toddler-age niece it became a lesson on many levels. “We don’t say ‘hate’,” was the adults’ response. “Say ‘don’t like’ instead.” I watched the loving, independent, inquisitive child play and clarity hit me like a buildingContinue reading “Sunday SoulJourn: Love Trumps Hate”
Self-Reminder: You are a Writer!
In the midst of daily routines and responsibilities, it can be challenging to keep writing.
Motivational Monday Poem: Still, a Rose
Still, a Rose Color in the stillness of day Enraptures the world with its voice Vibrancy, depth, and beauty Calling to us to awaken Mind, body, and spirit Journey together yet apart Focused on their respective roles Uniting for a moment to stop and smell the rose Clouded by distraction and routine InspirationContinue reading “Motivational Monday Poem: Still, a Rose”
Days 71-73 of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey
Days 71 through 73: Reflections The words I choose matter. I seldom spout opinions in the midst of sadness, frustration, or incomprehensible tragedy. I, instead, turn to the creative arts as a healthy form of expression and reflection. I am a writer. As such, I seek to share this treasured skill to help spread hope,Continue reading “Days 71-73 of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey”
Day Forty-Six of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey
Day 46 of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey: Deflating the Holiday Spirit – I enjoy holiday decor, with one overwhelming exception.
Day Thirty-Four of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey
DAY 34: Motivational Monday poem – Ancestral Seeds I often think of seeds planted Long before my body and spirit met The men and women who choices Defined not only their lives But fertilized the ground from which I stemmed I imagine the place they once called home And the steps they took to findContinue reading “Day Thirty-Four of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey”
Day Twenty-Nine of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey
DAY 29: WPW – Designer Clouds Ready for another installment of Writing Prompt Wednesday? Use the image above as creative inspiration. Draft a short story, poem, song, or in-depth essay about what you see in this photo. There are no right or wrong answers. Just write!
Day Twelve of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey: Sunday SoulJourn
DAY 12: Distressed Whole Ever feel like you’re immersed in a world so distressed that no amount of love, joy, positivity, compassion, wisdom, acceptance, or hope you exude can make an impact? That’s what depression feels like. I look at the world around me and I see anger, hatred, bigotry, violence, cruelty, and social injustice.Continue reading “Day Twelve of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey: Sunday SoulJourn”
Kelly Deeny 