Working on something creative everyday has so many benefits. There’s lowered stress. feelings of joy and accomplishment, and decompression after a long day. Creativity can apply to our lives in so many ways. From paints and sketching to writing to theoretical ideas. It doesn’t have to be something you hate doing. Find and try differentContinue reading “Did You Do Something Creative Today?”
Monthly Archives: June 2024
Anxiety
Anxiety does not feel good. It keeps me up all night and drains my energy throughout the day. It messes up my digestion and the list goes on. These days, I have found techniques to curb my anxiety. I implement those simple techniques into my daily grind. One big thing I had to do firstContinue reading “Anxiety”
Do it Afraid
Always do what you are afraid to do. -Ralph Waldo Emerson Comfort zones are nice but it feels even better to stretch and grow into new things. One of my biggest motivations that I use to push myself into the unknown is so that people who are like me can see if I can doContinue reading “Do it Afraid”
So… Pinterest
Wow, this past week I have been exploring the interweb for writers to learn from. I found a wealth of information on Pinterest. At this point in my novel writing journey, I try my best to only use worksheets and advice when I get stuck. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve done a lot of writingContinue reading “So… Pinterest”
Happy Father’s Day
My husband sure lightens my load and loves my girls. I’m grateful for the man he’s become since the day he decided to commit to fatherhood. He’s grown in infinite ways and it just goes to show that fatherhood in marriage isn’t something innate, it’s learning to choose love over and over again above allContinue reading “Happy Father’s Day”
World Building
World Building has returned. I was doing it and somehow I was no longer doing it. I got lost! I’m laughing at myself while I write this because writing novels is hard. Like I have no idea where I strayed from my world building. So this morning, I pinned, liked, and followed a bunch ofContinue reading “World Building”
Have a Little Faith
Even when no one else can see it but you, have a little faith. If you feel called to something, reach for it. Bogged down from the sheer size of what you’re called to? Break it down into steps. Make it fun! For example, add aesthetically pleasing things. If I needed to, I’d add BeeContinue reading “Have a Little Faith”
Self-Acceptance
I didn’t like very much about myself for a very long time. I was scared and insecure for a good chunk of my life. I didn’t find myself to be anything special until after I had my first child. My body was capable of great things! After that I slowly learned and failed and readContinue reading “Self-Acceptance”
L’ art pour L’ art
L’ art pour L’art This translates to Art for Art’s sake. It is an expression that according to Wikipedia means “‘true’ art is utterly independent of any and all social values and utilitarian function, be that didactic, moral, or political. Such works are sometimes described as autotelic (from Greek: autoteles, ‘complete in itself’), a concept that has been expanded to embrace “inner-directed”Continue reading “L’ art pour L’ art”
Writing Community
This post is for the writing and creative community. Ok… now I’m doing a ton of reading and trying to find what to fix next. phew! What’s frustrating is I feel like I’m at the point where it’s the little details that are hiding and left unattended they create a huuuuge plot hole. Imagine that!Continue reading “Writing Community”
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