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Writers realize that we never know when the writing bug will strike. We might be in bed, church, or even the shower when our creative muse lights upon our brain and clamps down–hard! I know from experience, when the writing bug bites, I have to let nature take its course. The quicker I “treat the bite” (AKA “write”) the better I feel. Years ago, …
Photo Credit: Angus Kirk/Creative Commons Ask writers why they write and I bet you’ll get a hundred different answers. Ask them again what motivates them to write, and I think the answers may boil down to this one thing: imagination. Writers are wired differently. We’re artists. We see things in multidimensional worlds and colors. Our minds race with new and varied possibilities. …
Oh, my goodness! The negativity that abounds! Negative Nancys and Downer Dans seemed to be out in full force this week. For example: At a four-way stop in town. The gentleman who rolled through it and then shook his head at the remaining cars who were there first. At the check-out when I bid the cashier a good day. Her reply? “Yep. …
Okay. You knew it was coming. It’s midweek and time for a recharge! It’s time for a dose of encouragement, a dollop of joy, and a dabble of sunshine! Grab your journal, pour some java, and take some notes. Here we go! 25 ways to rev up your day: 1. Talk to God 2. Study His Word 3. Hug someone …
It’s no secret. Writers are an interesting bunch. We study folks. We rarely keep regular hours. We craft, plot, and create in the oddest places. To non-writers, what we do may look like child’s play. Sometimes, we may hear insensitive comments or careless criticisms. Only we–the creators of our art–know the truth. We understand that writing is hard work. It …
We’re born into this world defined by someone else’s perception. From the moment we make our grand entrance, labels are thrust upon us based on who we are born to, and not who we actually are (a child of God). As we age, things shift a bit. Additional factors are thrown into the success/failure pot. We become known as Sally Sue, the …
Facades are so exhausting. Wouldn’t you agree? Trying to be someone/something we’re not ranks right up there with getting a root canal. It’s time-consuming, costly, and often, rather uncomfortable. Why, then, do we do it? Are we afraid that if people see the “real us” they’ll not like what they see? Are we afraid of being perceived as ignorant? Are we afraid? …
Unless we live in a cave or under a rock, at some point we’re all faced with those inevitable highs and lows called “life.” When those roads intersect, it can often be a time of indecision and a source of stress. On one hand, we’re thrilled that our circumstances are about to change for the better. On the other hand, …
What’s something that holds us back? Is it something from our past? Is it a label? A failed attempt? Fear of rejection? Others’ words? Our own insecurities? I think if most of us are honest, there are things–those hide-in-the-bottom-drawer kinds of things–that we tend to tamp down. It’s easier, “cleaner,” and somehow prettier if we don’t name our stumbling blocks, lest we be discovered. …
What draws you to certain people? Is it a smile? A cheerful heart? An open demeanor? Is it that “indefinable something” that you can’t quite put your finger on? As you navigate through life, are you drawn to those who exude warmth and availability or do you prefer personalities that are a little more on the…um…chilly side? I think most …
