Divide your writing space into two relatively equal parts. Label one part "Old" and the other part "New." Set aside some space at the top for a title. Leave some space to draw or doodle, too if you like. In the "Old" part of the page, write about things that have been in your life for a long time. They can be objects or possessions. They could be attitudes, beliefs, or … [Read more...] about The Old and the New
Left and Right
Set up your page before you begin to write. Draw a line at the top where the title will go. If you want to set aside some space for drawing or doodling, put it in the middle. Then draw a line down the center of the page. Look directly to your left. On the left hand side of the page, write down some of the things that you see and make a comment about each one. Then look to … [Read more...] about Left and Right
Sensing the Silence
Do everything you can to create silence around yourself and in your mind. Turn off the music and the machines. Do whatever tricks you know to quiet your mind. Direct your awareness to your senses. Write about what they take in. Notice how even the most "boring" moment is filled with details. Ask yourself questions like, What are my knees doing? What is the tiniest thing I … [Read more...] about Sensing the Silence
Who We Use To Be
Did you use to crawl around on the carpet in a diaper and drool? Did you use to live in a different house? wear different shoes? listen to different music? Write about the things you use to do, places you use to go, people you use to see. What did you use to worry about? What did you use to expect from life? What did you use to do wrong? Begin with the phrase "I use … [Read more...] about Who We Use To Be
Would-a, Should-a, Could-a
It's impossible to change the past with the force of your imagination, but that doesn't mean we don't try. The most frequently used words to do that are Would-a, Should-a, and Could-a. Divide your page into four equal parts and write the headings Would-a, Should-a, and Could-a at the top of three of them. Fill each of those spaces with one or more (very short) tales about … [Read more...] about Would-a, Should-a, Could-a