Tag Archives: Poetry

Lend Your Energy to What is Good

 “Let me live, love, and say it well in good sentences.” — Sylvia Plath I will be moving through life in a way that supports my entire well-being. My health, my spirit, my mind, and my family will be valued. I have been working on living like this for a long time. I may fail atContinue reading “Lend Your Energy to What is Good”

A Butterfly

“On paper, things can live forever. On paper, a butterfly never dies.” – Jacqueline Woodson The blank page is yours to dominate. You don’t need permission to fill a blank page with your desires. Sometimes I do feel like I’m seeking out permission or hoping a magical little writing fairy will hover over my shoulderContinue reading “A Butterfly”

Possibilities

“The purpose of a writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself.” – Albert Camus If there is even a small part of you that wants to share your story, do it. There are a million ways to add to the collective in a positive way, and writing is one of them. There are aContinue reading “Possibilities”

Kafka Quote

“I need solitude for my writing; not ‘like a hermit’ – that wouldn’t be enough – but like a dead man.” – Franz Kafka This quote made me laugh! I have been so deep in my writing projects that I no longer feel like I’m thriving in life. But once I start feeling that way,Continue reading “Kafka Quote”

Affirmation Check in

Affirmations are positive statements that help you work through negative feelings, thoughts, and situations. Yes, this sounds too simple; repeating the same sentences won’t change anything around you. The thing is, research shows that positive thinking can rewire your brain, changing the way you feel about things. The brain’s ability to adapt to new situations,Continue reading “Affirmation Check in”

Robert Frost Inspo

 “I have never started a poem yet whose end I knew. Writing a poem is discovering.”  Robert Frost I haven’t enjoyed writing a poem in a while. Frost has always been a great inspiration when it comes to poetry for me. This quote is just the tippity tip of the iceberg when it comes toContinue reading “Robert Frost Inspo”

The Writing Process

“The writing process, it’s too mysterious to try and describe.” -Mick Jones I used to romanticize the writing process, but I’ve been in the game long enough to admit that it’s just plain ole hard work. I can admit, there are times when making connections seems like magic. For me, that usually happens after daysContinue reading “The Writing Process”

Thank You For Your Respect

I’m so grateful for those who find ways to respect women. Supporting her dreams, encouraging her growth, respecting her space, and sticking things out when she’s unsure of what the future holds. We, as a collective, have so much power that can be harnessed and used toward our greatest good. When all women are inContinue reading “Thank You For Your Respect”

Nightmares

The thing about nightmares was that you couldn’t prepare for them. They sneaked up on you when you were most vulnerable.” -Sylvia Day I haven’t been remembering my dreams as much lately, but a couple of nights ago, I had a nightmare. It was not fun! I had it a few times in a row.Continue reading “Nightmares”