Tag Archives: Challenge

NaPoWriMo: Day2

Posted on April 1, 2016 by 1sojournal

For NaPoWriMo: Day2 undefined, book, lines, fear, gift, secret Okay, we’ve broken silence. I believe that any time we write, be that a poem, prose, essay, or even a shopping list, we are telling some small piece of our story. … Continue reading →

Posted in NaPoWriMo Day 2 | Tagged Challenge, day 2, music, NaPoWriMo, prompt, secret, undefined, Unwritten | 12 Comments

Silence In A Round and A Challenge

Posted on August 2, 2012 by 1sojournal

I have long been inspired and refreshed by music, especially by songs with good lyrics. Ones that make me think, or question my own awareness. Most mornings I wake to song lyrics of one sort or another. Sometimes they tell … Continue reading →

Posted in Silence In A Round and A Challenge | Tagged 15 or less words, Challenge, Mellissa Etheridge, poetry prompt idea, Secrets about Silence, Silent Legacy, Tuesdays and Thursday | 5 Comments

A Word Exercise

Posted on June 2, 2010 by 1sojournal

Haven’t been here for a while, for very good reasons. But, it is time to pick up my life and go on. I came to a very real realization yesterday. There are some words I never use, never write, … Continue reading →

Posted in A Word Exercise | Tagged awareness, Challenge, fear, feeling states, gifts, grief, grieving process, Journal Writing, loss, new phase of life, weather report, words and power | 6 Comments

Back To The List

Posted on March 5, 2009 by 1sojournal

52. I like to be a little early for any type of appointment. That way I can relax and catch my breath before jumping into anything. 53. I am an abuse survivor and that makes a difference in everything … Continue reading →

Posted in Back To The List | Tagged abuse survivor, blogging, Challenge, checking myself, children, cry of defeatist, curbing desire, few regrets, first step, Freedom to Choose, good story, highly prized, honesty, ice cream, jumping into things, keeping ones mouth shut, laughter, lesson, life's fragility, looking the fool, maniputlation, never too late, parent, reason and purpose, symbolism, talk past the feeling, top priority, true meaning, value | 2 Comments

My Fight With Red

Posted on February 6, 2009 by 1sojournal

In response to Claudette’s Challenge #2 The Art of Humility I have been coloring Mandalas and have mentioned that here and elsewhere. Although I love doing so, I also like a challenge. I wanted to do something more intricate … Continue reading →

Posted in My Fight With Red | Tagged absorbing all other colors, admit out loud, admitting ones mistakes, Anger, Art in high school, avoidance, black, bosom buddies, Challenge, choices, Claudette's weekly challenge, colors, conflict, cooperation, Creativity, designs, dilemma, Dover Books, fight, fire, gratitude, harmony, humility, kaleidoscope, laying down colors, Lester Kubistal, new adventures, new paths, new possibilities, rage, raspberry, red, spite, teacher's assistant, warmth | Comments Off

Metaphorically Speaking

Posted on November 19, 2008 by 1sojournal

By attempting to write poetry, I have learned that the use of metaphors is an excellent way to explore and find better and deeper understanding, to enhance and enlarge ones awareness and perceptions. When we attempt to compare apples to oranges, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenge, change, comparisons, David Cook, Figure of speech, metaphor, Record | Tagged American Dream, Challenge, channels and avenues, creative thought, David Cook, digging, enlightenment, exploration, express, Figure of speech, gold mine, Hero's Journey, list, metaphorically speaking, prospecting, Record | 2 Comments

Opposite Sides And Another Challenge

Posted on November 13, 2008 by 1sojournal

I truly like to hear at least two sides of an issue before making a decision. In my last blog, I wrote about why we have difficulty with admitting that we don’t know certain things. I knew when I finished, that I … Continue reading →

Posted in advice, Balance, Challenge, Choice, exercise, grief, Growth, Journal Writing, Life, love, Opposite Sides, pain, Self-Awareness, synchronicity, Uncategorized | Tagged carved in stone, Challenge, change, dog and god, expression, grief, issue, know vs don't know, Knowing, love, Opposite Sides, pain, parameters, second chance, story | 2 Comments

One Moment

Posted on November 5, 2008 by 1sojournal

11/5/08 We have a new president today, Barack Obama. Each of us has partaken in a distinct moment of history in this past twenty-four hours. We, all together, have opened a new door of possibilities, not just for ourselves, but for each … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenge, Growth, Journal Writing, Life, Self-Awareness, Uncategorized | Tagged all together, Barack Obama, Challenge, changes, collectively, freedom, heal, history, ignorance, innocence, melting pot, momentous, nation, new step, one moment, possibilities, president, take opportunity, vulnerable | Comments Off

A Not So Brief Challenge

Posted on October 24, 2008 by 1sojournal

This is a meme, a writing prompt, an exercise I have found on several blog cites lately. Each one is distinctly different because it is flavored with the individual’s own voice and honesty. It fascinates me, and so I brought … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenge, Growth, Journal Writing, Life, Self-Awareness, Uncategorized | Tagged brief statements, Challenge, comments, example, exercise, feelings, Journal Writing, meme, prompt, recipe, thoughts, write | 21 Comments

Brief Challenge

Posted on October 4, 2008 by 1sojournal

I have company coming this morning, a friend I haven’t seen in over a year. So, instead of writing my usual verbose blog, I am sending out a challenge. Can you tell me, in three sentences or less, how you … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenge, Choice, Journal Writing, Uncategorized | Tagged Challenge, comments, journal keeping, open form, sentence, write | 8 Comments