Have you ever taken a creative writing class? I remember mine; it was one of the only electives in high school. It wasn’t a “necessity”; nor was it a sure-fire resume builder. But it was my favorite, perhaps because of my temporary lack of concern for productivity. The creative writing teacher, Mr. Hackbarth, used prompts…
Tag: carpe diem
Omit to Commit: Still Listening, Still Writing
Omit to Commit is all about the resources needed to opt into (and out of) behaviors, such as time, traditions (individual or group behaviors), trust, and treasures. By regularly making and breaking habits, life becomes more fulfilling and satisfying. I’m drafting a book called Omit to Commit, and in 2024, I’m posting research/your ideas/themes on the 20th…
Grace is simply celebrating the moment
I slide into my sneakers, and leave the phone, headphones, keys in my room. I run, aiming for 3 miles, not for time, but for distance without technology. Without a soft vibration, notifying me it’s so-and-so’s birthday, or another email received, or a typical Monday to-do. I know it’s dangerous leaving without a phone on…
Acknowledging grace through living authentically and affirmations
I’ve discussed the power of giving and receiving grace. How about acknowledging when grace was present? Or when grace wasn’t present? Acknowledging grace takes presence Acknowledgment means KNOWING. I know I felt grace on Easter Sunday. For the first time in years, I didn’t go to church. Instead, I lounged in the sun, with my boyfriend and…
Receiving Grace through Rest and Remembering
It’s Wednesday, March 30th, so this is the first of 2 posts today. Read on for how I’m applying grace to rest, remembering, receiving, and responding. (I’ll also be sharing my last anticipated Womxn in Progress, highlighting my cousin Mikayla, so fill out the form here if you’d like to be featured in the future)….
Write do and don’t do lists
I’m back bloggin’ after a week away! There was something I had to do, and I gave much energy to it. Instead of distracting myself with other self-given responsibilities, I focused and got it done. And that idea of CHOOSING ENERGY is what I am writing about today. We’ve all written to do lists. They’re…