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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”

Motivational Monday Poem: Genealogical Authors

ANCESTORS I carry with me the genetic links to my ancestors But the path I walk is mine alone to traverse I honor their past, the struggles and triumphs Yet I journey on towards an unwritten future   Their stories overflow with potential Yet mine remain at the mercy of the eraser I yearn toContinue reading “Motivational Monday Poem: Genealogical Authors”

Mourning My Sister Through Writing

I’ve stated many times that the words I choose matter. I believe that I write because my spirit craves to do so. Sometimes the words flow effortlessly and other times it’s not just the pen that runs dry. I know firsthand that writing can work as a healthy outlet during times of emotional or spiritualContinue reading “Mourning My Sister Through Writing”

Motivational Monday Poem: Fairy Tales

A place in which the artistic spirit soars On the wings of imagination and grace Encouraged, inspired, and motivated To embrace the beauty within   Tales of fairy and folk Passed down through generations Infusing magic and creativity Through a storyteller’s art   Compassion, hope, and faith Add beauty to that which exists Inspiring childrenContinue reading “Motivational Monday Poem: Fairy Tales”

Short Story Creation from Writing Prompt Wednesday

The challenge for this week’s Writing Prompt Wednesday was to create a short story using the image below as inspiration and based on the following criteria: Two characters (ages must differ by at least ten years) One animal (unless your two characters are animals, then add one person) Time period in the past or futureContinue reading “Short Story Creation from Writing Prompt Wednesday”

Motivational Monday Poem: Fluttering

The artistic spirit fluttering within Escapes its boundaries And creates artwork With each brush of wing to page   The thoughts morph into context As the spirit soars, spins, And rides the wind of creativity A trail of shimmering dust only the artist can see   As the stars align to say adieu The artisticContinue reading “Motivational Monday Poem: Fluttering”