Lately for me, it’s been either no sleep or sleeping through the night and waking up feeling like I didn’t sleep a wink. That sucks. That doesn’t feel even the slightest good. Now there are a lot of factors that could cause this, but what I really want is to feel rested. That would beContinue reading “Sleep?”
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Bubbles of Time
“Half my life is an act of revision.” – John Irving Boy ain’t this the truth. I’m constantly looking for ways to fully appreciate moments while I’m in them and even after they are gone. I’m much better at letting experiences go these days. Mostly so that I can enjoy new ones. Before I’d cling soContinue reading “Bubbles of Time”
The Things You Love
Today is a good day to make sure you’re making time for the things you love. This is your whole life. This thing you do when you wake up and do the things you do, it’s all yours; a gift. You get to choose your priorities, your beliefs, and your friends. And get this, youContinue reading “The Things You Love”
Anything
“You can make anything by writing.” – C.S. Lewis I do believe this. Many life changing ideas come from reading a great book. Some works of fiction even give us a chance to let go and use our imaginations. We need the freedom that writing brings, so that we can envision new worlds. Was thereContinue reading “Anything”
Today’s a Good Day for Poetry
“A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer; it sings because it has a song.” – Maya Angelou You Are Worthy You’re a moutha sound that moves mefrom silence You’re a foota step that moves meForward You’re a bodya space that reminds meto stand -Saschia
We’ve Made it This Far
“The scariest moment is always just before you start.” ― Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft Don’t let fear keep you from starting. We all have our silly little fears and big monstrous fears. But they don’t need to keep us from our greatness. We have made it this far. We have survived againstContinue reading “We’ve Made it This Far”
Who’s Your Current favorite Author
What art offers is space – a certain breathing room for the spirit. -John Updike Someone I was talking to today told me they loved John Updike. They mentioned a book he wrote titled, “Rabbit Run.” I have not read that book yet. I’m not sure if I have read anything by him yet butContinue reading “Who’s Your Current favorite Author”
Good Night
What do you do to get ready for bed? I love my bedtime ritual. I enjoy knowing what is coming next and when it’s time. I used to have tea as part of my bedtime ritual, but not so much anymore. Now my evening consists of writing, journaling, and blogging. If my eyes are stillContinue reading “Good Night”
It’s Still Summer
Summer is still here. It’s not fall yet, even though I’m excited for fall; it’s still summer. The heat is not for me. You know what’s for me? A car ChapStick unaffected by the weather. A cool breeze with a scarf around my neck. The smell of fresh-made apple cider donuts and a bonfire. IContinue reading “It’s Still Summer”
Inner Peace
“Self-acceptance brings a sense of inner peace and contentment. Individuals who accept themselves are less likely to be plagued by self-doubt and more likely to experience a sense of harmony and balance in their lives.” -Chat GPT Peace is one of my favorite fruits of the spirit. I really appreciate peace and harmony. There wasContinue reading “Inner Peace”
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