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”
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Motivational Monday: Artist’s Tools
Via pencil or charcoal, draw your path Does it wind like a river Or split in differing directions Is the road a straight line to your goal Add vivid colors with your paintbrush or sponge Bringing life to trees, fields, and creatures Build the world around you In rustic shades of brown, red, and orangeContinue reading “Motivational Monday: Artist’s Tools”
Motivational Monday: A Child in Bloom
A helping hand as I grow Providing support and a gentle touch Love flows through her cells to mine Innocence and spirit keep me rooted Sunshine from the sky warms But not as much as the child’s smile Her laughter shakes my petals And twinkling eyes connect at my core I bloom withContinue reading “Motivational Monday: A Child in Bloom”
Motivational Monday: Untie Your Wings
Moving forward while looking back Dreaming big yet living small Imposed will Impossible decision On still we journey Towards an unknown land Destinations clouded by a morning mist Floating, falling Screeching, halting We falter and stumble along a pebbled path Littered with our own baggage We jump hurdles, crawl through, and keep going Continue reading “Motivational Monday: Untie Your Wings”
Motivational Monday: Flowers & Stones
THROWING FLOWERS AND STONES Nuggets of praise and critique Can affect us only if we absorb them Do we let them seep into our spirit Guiding our choices and defining our actions Opinions of others come freely Whether we ask for them or not How we process them Can move us forward, or keep usContinue reading “Motivational Monday: Flowers & Stones”
Motivational Monday: Loving Characters
We celebrate, cheer, and follow along Romantic tales featuring fictional characters They move us, inspire us, and leave us dreaming Of not only what could be, but what should Fairy tales of glass slippers, Poison apples, or spinning wheels Inspire me because These are young women with kindness in the heart And strength ofContinue reading “Motivational Monday: Loving Characters”
Motivational Monday: Shining Bright
SHINING BRIGHT The light’s so bright Yet it doesn’t hurt It stimulates my senses And awakens my motivation The colors heighten my awareness While the sounds inspire my creativity I look up to the sky for inspiration Only to realize it already surrounds me Moments ignored and those we cling to Can haveContinue reading “Motivational Monday: Shining Bright”
Motivational Monday: Movie-ing Forward
An original poem inspired by a great year in film! Our favorite films can inspire They offer insight into the world And to our perception of it We ponder, reflect, and grow with each frame. The films that remain in our collection Don’t always receive their due credit Yet there’s a reason they matterContinue reading “Motivational Monday: Movie-ing Forward”
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”
Kelly Deeny 