Author Archives: 1sojournal
#4 COLOR
Color is storywe find in the doing ofthe every day. Elizabeth L. Crawford 11/2/21 Note: Laughed when I pulled this journey stone today. I’ve spent most of the last year making and coloring these designs. It is a form of … Continue reading
Making Peace With Pink
Creativity is a healing element built into the human psyche. That statement is a corner stone of my personal belief system. And it is built on my own past experiences. From a very young age, I hated the color pink. … Continue reading
Creation Story II
I had no reason to be ashamed of my scar. Once my hair grew back in, it wasn’t visible. But, that doesn’t mean it didn’t haunt me in other ways. In quiet moments, I would find myself running my fingers … Continue reading
Creation Story 1a
I need to do a bit of backtracking to get this story straight and from the beginning. When I was four years old, I was involved in an accident. I was outside playing with my sister on our sleds when … Continue reading
Creation Story 1
That opening quote is true, but it still seems like a more than harsh reality. The Creation Story that dwells inside each of us begins here: in this moment. Stop for a minute, and simply think. What are you willing … Continue reading
Color
Yes, I have not been here for a while, once again. I was writing, just not prose. Last month was April, National Poetry month, so I was busily attempting to write a poem a day for the annual Napo journey. … Continue reading
Turtle Island
Yes, I have been missing in action. I’ve been engaged in another activity. I’ve been coloring. Designs that I made years ago, and even a few new ones. It’s a very long story, but the activity is one I enjoy … Continue reading
Rebirth 7
You’re in my heart, you’re in my soul You’ll be my breath should I grow old You are my lover, you’re my best friend You’re in my soul This is an old song and perhaps not as well known as … Continue reading
Rebirth 6
This piece of music is one of my all time favorites, so it belongs here amidst all of these words and music about rebirth. But, you might ask, what does being “Comfortably Numb” have to do with rebirth? And … Continue reading
Rebirth 5
I don’t talk to angels. However I have been known to speak with dragons. And although they are very different creatures, they hold one thing in common: very powerful wings. Which means that like all winged creatures they are … Continue reading