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It's the process of taking time each day to appreciate life's small things, and see how they interact inthe world, and then write the thought down. It's a good way to free write, a good practice to let your mind free to just write. My Stone January 25, 2015
Writing
Work of letters forming on the page- The strokes that are made by exerting pressure, And measuring by flightful thoughts.
Words blow in the wind- And the lucky people catch the right words, The unlucky speak the wrong ones.
But words on the page can be crossed out, Rearranged or blown up- Rewritten again in new context and light.
The hand will get weary- Get used up and tired from the relentless strokes, Shaking as fervent thoughts flow from pen to page.
But the words that are formed- They can live forever if someone chooses To allow them to remain fruitful.
In the #ContentTECH portal (virtual event)
there is some helpful info about various ideas on Content Strategy, a
topic I have been talking about lately. Check out a free eBook given
out from a sponsor of the event Act-On Software - it has some helpful ideas to help focus your message to your readers. 8 Content Marketing Mistakes To Avoid
In the Indie Recon event - you can go back and watch what happened yesterday, and join in today's events too. It is never too late to join the conversation or learn something new. Here is the schedule.
Making ART is one of the most challenging things to do in life.
So many of us make things - but what makes it ART?
It connects part of you to others when you share the art. For example
if you like to sew clothes and you make a dress for your daughter to
wear to a party - I would consider that ART. It was created and shared -
and it was original. If you write a poem or limerick about something
dear to you, and you share it on Facebook - isn't that art too? I think so.
Art is something that comes from the heart.
Art doesn't have to be a commodity that is sold. It can be a drawing, a poem, song or dance, stage play or a story shared. It can be anything you create thatfrees part of your soul. What truly makes ART shine is the sharing of it.
There is nothing better than writing a story, sharing it, and hearing feedback, especially if someone has been moved by your work. Sometimes words read in a book can alter your view of things, and open up your mind to new ideas and possibilities. This was one of the things that happened when I read The Answer To Your Question by Paulette Alden. You can read my review here. Other stories are merely to entertain and take us to other worlds to live vicariously for a moment like The Taste Of Fear by Jeremy Bates. You can read my review on that story here.
A book takes us to places in the imagination and allows us see things in a different light.
To all authors out there - keep heart even when you don't get that feedback right off. Eventually your voice will be heard when your words reach that special reader who needed your ART to touch their heart.
For all readers - please don't hesitate to give feedback to those who bare their souls on the pages. Your support and kind words are treasure. Anyone who creates ART and is brave enough to share it with others is truly my hero. I look at the work of other authors and think 'how wonderful their mind works' and how lucky I am they shared their ART. Make yourself happy today and read a book. Make an author happy and write a review.
You never thought about it before - it always looked so far away, then - S-M-A-CK- you're there. One day you wake up, look in the mirror and realize, 'Hey I'm 50 - something!'
Some people are so comfortable in their routine they think there is nothing more to learn after they hit the 50's... but for those who still want to figure out 'what they want to be when they grow up', and those who like change, and want to reinvent themselves, take heart.
Today, age is nothing more than a number. Who cares if you're 50-something? What matters most is growing - not old - but evolving into a better person. We will never reach perfection, but that doesn't mean we can't keep reaching and learning new ideas.
Many baby boomers use their older years to do the things they always wanted to do in their bucket list. That can be good - but I challenge anyone - no matter how young or old - to do something that will help someone else. Bucket lists fill a personal need but doesn't reach out to others.
Next week Jan 17th - 19th join the 2nd Annual "Pay It Forward" event and do a random act of kindness. See you there... This is one challenge that will help you become a mentor instead of the 'main character', and share your talents for the benefit of another. This can be an empowering moment for all.
In the meantime, don't worry about your age - Just be honest with yourself. If you are not happy with your current situation don't be afraid to change - it is never too late to learn something new. Make yourself useful, for yourself and others too. Share your experiences and knowledge.
I started writing, not knowing exactly what I was searching for - a new career (at my age, really?) - a change - a channel to be creative. During my journey I learned new things, added tools to my knowledge base, met new people with fresh ideas (and old ideas too) but mostly I challenged myself every day.
You can't help but grow when you are faced with a challenge.
So don't get depressed if you are like me, getting older - Remember you are still alive and kicking and it's a great big world out there. Today we have so much information at our fingers, there is no excuse to find something new and invigorating, adding to your quality of life.
Don't be afraid to reinvent yourself - Grow into a better you.
