We get to see the world through our own eyes and we get to participate in our own ways. The awesome part is that we also get to contribute what we see too. That’s the fun thing about writing; it can be all of that in one. Yes, there’s a lot of time alone puttingContinue reading “Writing Communities”
Author Archives: Jayne
What are Your Interests?
When it comes to writing, I think it’s important to draw from your interests. It’s interesting; I was in class and I sat next to my friend; we even did a group project today. It was fun. I really enjoyed it. The thing is that the class project was so interesting that I didn’t haveContinue reading “What are Your Interests?”
Today is Thursday, February 12, 2026
Good Morning, 🙏🏽Small Talk: Spring is so close, I can already smell the flowers. ☝🏽Gentle thought: I think rest is important. 📝 In case you missed yesterday’s post, here’s a quote I shared. “You do not have to be good.You do not have to walk on your kneesfor a hundred miles through the desert, repenting.YouContinue reading “Today is Thursday, February 12, 2026”
“Let the Soft Animal of your Body Love What it Loves”
“You do not have to be good.You do not have to walk on your kneesfor a hundred miles through the desert, repenting.You only have to let the soft animal of your bodylove what it loves.” -Mary Oliver In honor of Valentine’s Day, I had to share a piece of this poem from Mary Oliver. Doesn’tContinue reading ““Let the Soft Animal of your Body Love What it Loves””
Today is Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Good Morning, 🙏🏽Small Talk: Heey, I’m so glad you’re here. ☝🏽Gentle thought: You can do hard things. 📝 In case you missed yesterday’s post, here’s a quote I shared. The process of writing my first novel has come to completion. If you liked this Good Morning Post, it’s a great idea to Subscribe for more!Continue reading “Today is Wednesday, February 11, 2026”
Biggest Takeaways After Finishing my First Novel
The process of writing my first novel has come to completion. I had no doubt in myself for many reasons, but wow, that was a challenging process. Not impossible, but hard work. Now that I’m here, I want to share my biggest takeaways from the experience. We all have our own takeaways. These are justContinue reading “Biggest Takeaways After Finishing my First Novel”
Thoughts on Mythology from the Guy Who Gave Us Star Wars
“I’ve come to the conclusion that mythology is really a form of archaeological psychology. Mythology gives you a sense of what a people believes, what they fear.” -George Lucas I’m still over here trying to figure out what I believe. Once you really start thinking about it, everything begins to become a question. And maybeContinue reading “Thoughts on Mythology from the Guy Who Gave Us Star Wars”
Loops and Swirls in Life
“To see that your life is a story while you’re in the middle of living it may be a help to living it well.” -Ursula K. Le Guin What does living your life well look like to you? We get to plan and then take the journey. I think we have to remember that noContinue reading “Loops and Swirls in Life”
Rise to the Occasion
“She paused again for an instant; she was looking at Winterbourne with all her prettiness in her lively eyes and in her light, slightly monotonous smile.” Daisy Miller, Henry James This past week made me realize I need to shift the way I’m showing up in my life. I absolutely love Daisy Miller by HenryContinue reading “Rise to the Occasion”
The Season of Love
“Love doesn’t just sit there, like a stone; it has to be made, like bread, remade all the time, made new.” -Ursula K. Le Guin Valentine’s season has always been my favorite. I like hearts and pink and red and sweet treats. I love love notes and romance and candlelit dinners. It’s not just oneContinue reading “The Season of Love”