Most of my work today poured into my journal. Writing by hand sometimes seems more directly connected to creation within the brain. The beginning was rough, but a topic finally appeared.
Gratitude List
I Am Thankful:
1. Although the start was challenging, I found things to fill my pages. 2. I slept more than at times. 3. My Son, Alex, called. 4. I got some troubled devices sorted out. 5. Life is filled with pleasant surprises.
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You may notice that my ink varies. I have an abundance of pens and change them out with each page. I love pens. They are great tools.
Prompt: Challenge yourself to do something you usually avoid within your creative sphere. Share it, as have I, if you dare.
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Pardon my use of the word enemies; until recently, I had believed myself without the degree of hostility fostered toward me that warrants the use of that term, but I now conclude there are some persons and organizations who so qualify.
Following is the first page of my journal for the year 2023. The anger I explore in the poem was and is toward Wookie, my dog, who upset me almost further than my grip on my emotions could sustain. I happily inform you that the beast is alive and well.
I hope you proceed into this promising New Year with peace and joy. We have much for which to be thankful over the past year, and we can meet 2023 with positivity. New blessings and greater abundance await us if we will but welcome them into our lives.
I am confident that we can go forward in good spirits, knowing improvement may greet us if we avail ourselves of the wonder of Love and live within its grace.
1. My life is blessed. 2. I have a home that affords me shelter and some comfort. 3. There is adequate food in my domicile that starvation is now averted. 4. The dogs are company and caring toward me. 5. I love my life and am content at this point, for God holds me in His tremendous Love.
PROMPT: Start your year with something that expresses where you stand at this juncture. Use any media or mixture thereof that appeals to you. If you wish, share your work as I have done here.
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While most were sleeping my creativity came out to play. I will share some of the proceeds here…
Terran tanka
Today with much more To carry has many thoughts It may share with us Beyond yesterday’s blurred clouds Pregnant with memory’s tears.
Prodigious Prompts
1. If you described your attitude this month, what tree would you be?
2. We lose parts of ourselves to situations and people regularly. If you could return one quality lost last week, what would you regain? What present attribute would you sacrifice for it?
3. No one told you there was a meeting. What do you wish you had left at home today?
4. For the next two weeks, one primary or secondary color throughout your life will be replaced with newsprint gray. What color are you comfortable giving away?
I wrote ten pages in my journal today. This tanka is an excerpt. I picked a subject to photograph and include, then used Adobe Express to complete the design.
Prompt: Combine elements from various media in a creation. Share if you choose.
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