We all have different voices that speak in our minds at different times. One of those voices is the voice of the best friend you could ever have. Someone who understands what it is like to be you. Sometimes that's the most shy and quiet of all the voices in our mind that tell you things about yourself. Give that friend in your mind some time and space to speak … [Read more...] about From a Friend
Just the Junk
Do you have a spot where odd bits of stuff accumulate? A junk drawer? Or corner? Or basket? Or tabletop? Rummage around in your collection of so-called junk. Make a list of what's there. Then write about at least one thing that is on the list. You can find a longer version of these directions here. … [Read more...] about Just the Junk
Your Expectations
When bad things happen, one of the things that makes them even worse is how much we had expected something different to happen. Other times, bad things happen just the way we expected. Write about one or more unfortunate things that have happened to you. But leave out all the details of what happened. Write what you had expected to happen. Begin each sentence with, "I … [Read more...] about Your Expectations
Freewriting
Freewriting is when you write whatever comes out of your pen without planning or paying attention to what you are "saying." You can freewrite by writing single words, one after another. You can also write phrases or sentences. Or some mixed up combination of everything. Freewriting wakes up your mind and gets you going whether you are feeling like you have something … [Read more...] about Freewriting
Sing Praise to Your Surroundings!
A whole world of beauty and practicality surrounds you. Things to hear, see, taste, smell and touch. Sing the individual praises of a few things in your surroundings. Big things such as thunder or small things such as paper clips and insect wings. Here is a longer version of these directions. … [Read more...] about Sing Praise to Your Surroundings!