On Finding Focus & Writing Plans

On Finding Focus & Writing Plans

Nov 20, 2013 | ambitions, writing

Blogging hasn’t happened much in six weeks. I’ve only posted once. I think I needed a break to refocus my writing efforts and find the courage to keep going. It’s not that I quit chasing my dream. I needed to grow a writing habit because consistency is important for...
An Open Letter to the World

An Open Letter to the World

Sep 26, 2013 | ambitions, barriers, writing

This is a part of the Open Letter Challenge writing contest hosted by Josh Irby. I’m writing a response to the Open Letter to You from the Rest of the World. Dear World, I read your letter recently and I’m encouraged by your words. I pull it out on occasion to...
Five Minute Friday: She Grew

Five Minute Friday: She Grew

Sep 20, 2013 | childhood, faith, poetry

She used to not take naps in preschool. She got her name put on the board for talking in kindergarten. She didn’t want to miss anything. Slowing down was for the night. But she didn’t like to talk with strangers. She was afraid of the unfamiliar, of leaving comfort...

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