Day 63 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 63:  Un-Bridled Emotion (Part 2) (story continuation from Day 38 of the pledge) She’d finally convinced the last well-meaning loved one to go home, giving her the much-needed quiet she longed for. His presence was everywhere in the house. The ashtray he kept thoughContinue reading “Day 63 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”

Day 62 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 62: Land and Sea Limitless possibilities Out of reach of these hands How to navigate calm waters With uncertainty at the helm   Mountains in the distance A new start in tinted view Is the destination within reach Or will the journey prevail  Continue reading “Day 62 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”

Day 59 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 59: My Unexpected Journey “I’m going on an adventure,” Bilbo Baggins declares in the film THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY. That declaration struck a chord with me the first time I saw the movie (Yes, I admit that I never read the book onContinue reading “Day 59 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”

Day 57 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 57: Fact and Fiction Investing in stories and characters Rooting for or against Draws you in and holds your attention Page after page, scene after scene, and episode to episode   You know it’s not real I’m frequently told And the fact is irrelevantContinue reading “Day 57 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”

Day 56 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 56: Seanna’s Waves The memory of the damp, dreary dungeon faded with each kiss of the breeze across her cheek. She imagined this day so many times.  The vision seared into her brain from the books her mother showed her every night before bed.Continue reading “Day 56 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”

Day 55 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge: Halfway There!

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 55: Creativity Prompt #8 (Crossing the Halfway Mark) With the posting of today’s entry, I have officially reached the halfway mark of the 111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge! So, check out this week’s Creativity Prompt: You just passed the halfway mark of the marathonContinue reading “Day 55 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge: Halfway There!”

Day 52 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 52: California Rainin’ The pouring rain welcomes me to Los Angeles A steady waterfall of cold and wet It cools and refreshes Renewing my spirit with enthusiasm   I’m here. I’ve arrived Though the trip will be brief The goals are long-term Dreams meetContinue reading “Day 52 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”

Day 50 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 50: Creativity Prompt #7 Result On Day 47, I posted the image above with the following prompt: FAMILY…TRAVEL…CONNECTIONS Create a piece of art (writing, sculpting, painting, music composition, etc.), using the three words above as inspiration.   The hills come alive, not with musicContinue reading “Day 50 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”

Day 47 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 47: Creativity Prompt #7 FAMILY…TRAVEL…CONNECTIONS Create a piece of art (writing, sculpting, painting, music composition, etc.), using the three words above as inspiration. I’ll post mine on Monday. Please stop back and tell me about your experience. Happy creating!   **I am an ArtisticContinue reading “Day 47 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”

Day 44 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 44: A Native Branch A spiritual connection without an ancestral link A sense of knowing yet the facts elude A family tree with broken branches Let the rain pour down and heal   Part of a tribe without confirmation Part of a whole withContinue reading “Day 44 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”