Saturday, February 6, 2016

Shine up your Whines



“This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; the being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap; the being a force of Nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy.”            - George Bernard Shaw 

Are you a whiner?

Do you worry too much and have serial complaints that take up brain space?
Stop the chatter and take up a pen or go to the keyboard. Write, don't whine.

l. Use awareness to learn about your complaining moods. Who or what sparks your whine tones? What area three ways to eliminate or minimize your exposure to these sparks that set off your flames? Add a humorous line.

2. Gratitude saves the day. Write three things, people or opportunities that make you feel grateful. Don't stop with three!

3. Take a breath before you gripe! When you feel a whine whirring about in your brain, toss a thought in its path. Write about overcoming blame. Keep thoughts handy for the next toss for gripe deflection!

4. Let creativity spark your troubles. Start with positive statements and write a few humorous lines about how to solve problems.

Write a whine. Turn it around and make it shine!

Friday, February 5, 2016

Secrets Around Corners


"What do you know better than your own secrets?" 
-Raymond Carver

Take a chance. 
   
Look back at a moment or scene that arrived too fast the first time. Return to it and develop the details.

Explore images.







Ask questions that have no answers. Discover secrets around corners and unopened doors. Let the textures reveal mysteries.



Secrets linger in petals. Search in dark, hidden places to reveal moods.  

Densities and daring belong to the curious. Dig for details.

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Notice the Nuances


Take time to observe what you take for granted.

Notice details and connections as you pass through everyday experiences.


Discover nuances where familiar lives.


Sing in sequences to shine the day.
Breathe beyond uncertainties.

Tickle the textures.

                        Find unusual in realities.

Pause for persimmon.

Seek shapes and shadows.
Let nature's movement soothe life's complexities.


Notice the Nuances.