Shortened version: Told in 44 words: In nirvana sat the monk inhaling, exhalingwhen a samuraicut in, demanding, "Heaven, hell: teach me the meaning!""I've no time for rudeness," replied the monk,…
Where do children learn about criticism and pet peeves? From imitating adult behaviors, of course. Children learn what they see, adapt behaviors from others, and test boundaries as they get older. If you feel children today have become more cynical and aggressive, you're probably right. The good news is that we still have time to help change them to be more generous, less critical, and exemplary ambassadors of peace.
Please don't sink inside your cereal bowl. Similarly, don't let the negativity of the world submerge you. You're smarter than all the sham.
Thanks so much for these fantastic prompts. And thanks so much to everyone who's been reading. Thanks for the encouragement, you guys are the best! I'm not sure I got this Homeric simile to work, but this is the best I can do. xoxo
A Repost from April 2021. I present to you a Badger Hexastich syllabic poem that first appeared on Day 2 of NaPoWriMo. With this poem I attempt to shed insight on how I see Robert Frost's poem, The Road Not Taken.
In two decades of decadent living I'd banished all remembrances of the past But the house that I ran from came ghosting Nudging me to go visit one last time…
Do you know Jeremiah? His problem-- lamentation? Was it real or was it all in his head? Are we like Jeremiah? Then we should try to change our self talk. This article is inspired by a writing prompt about 'lament.' I hope you enjoy it.
Blue. Out of the blue come those blue moments. Try not to run away into the future or to revert to the past no matter how pleasant or unpleasant the present blue moment feels. It's only then that the lessons will have meaning. I wish you many blue moments and miracles.
A Poem to bring awareness to how we all get that sunken feeling that could land us in the bottom -- in depression, stressed out, lost-- lest we keep balance on pressure.
A metered abecedarian poem for you today, my friends.-- my contribution to Day 6 of National Poetry Writing Month. I hope you find it to your liking.
Have you ever noticed how everything around you looks ugly when you're feeling ugly and unworthy inside? Why is that? Here's a short true story that inspired a poem on one such day. Spoiler: all it took was for him to take care of 'something' that looked as ugly as he felt. Enjoy!
The way you end your day is the first step for feeling energized, capable, productive, focused, and creative the following day. I enjoyed researching this one for you, so let me tell you what I found out. Let's add value to your mornings.