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Practicing confidence: A metaphorical house
I’ve come alive in some areas that surprised me but that emerged as I was writing—with a real pen in my hand into a mole skin journal; I find special powers in heavy ink pens.
I invited my insecurities and desires to rise up through the prompts.
My favorite is about a room in a metaphorical house representing my life. Mine is the tiniest house of time, which is the subtitle to my book I just published.
My Writing Space: Day 3 of 30 of Write Yourself Alive writing challenge
As I write, I usually see a cat hair flurry by through the air. Cats know when I need them, usually when I'm sad or something is brewing to the surface, and they know that their purr heals. They know instinctually to purr on me whenever I'm writing—at least when it's my heartfelt creative work. (If it's analytical, where I'm making lists, numbers or angry, they stay away).
Why Do I Write? Day 1 of 30 of Write Yourself Alive writing challenge
I write because I want to get in touch with my heart. There is a longing that rises to the surface through my fingertips, when I'm feeling safe to let it out. That expression allows me to be those expressed words, when before I was shielding myself from being me.
Day 30 of 30 day writing challenge
Today, I spend the day motivating and helping my almost-18-year-old daughter write a 15-page play for the San Mateo Traffic Court judge in the Juvenille Court. We had the awesome experience of opting to meet with the judge on a speeding ticket of hers. We includes me because until she is 18, it's all about the parent.
Destiny - Day 29 of 30 day writing challenge
Dear Destiny, I am ready now. I'm ready for my dreams to come true. I'm ready now, but let's say my dreams are already true (as they are in many ways), what does it look like in 3 years?
When wearing a suit reminds me that I love my split ends - Day 28 of 30 day writing challenge
I was dressed up today wearing a suit. This hasn't happened in decades, it seems. I'm a freelance writer and yoga teacher. And I'm a mother of three. For many years, I'm not sure I brushed my hair every day.
Words I said today - Day 27 of 30 day writing challenge
She gave me this idea today to write only about the words I say out loud today. After yesterday, I had planned to make today a silent day, whereby I'll hide from others, and while in public put myself on MUTE. It's the Silent Retreat I've been dreaming of.
Quantum physics - Day 26 of 30 day writing challenge
I'm not a scholar but I love quantum physics. I dreamed about it last night somehow and then saw someone post about the subject today (which I hardly ever see). One of my favorite books is The Tao of Physics by Fritjof Capra.
Circular discussions on grasping onto happiness - Day 25 of 30 day writing challenge
I read an article today posted on the Elephant Shambhala facebook page about True Love from a Buddhist's perspective. I immediately clicked on it believing it would all be about how it's not really love if you are grasping on to another person. [I hate those articles].
I'm glad I'm not into makeup - Day 24 of 30 day writing challenge
It was my older daughter's high school graduation yesterday. I have been meaning to make more of an effort to wear makeup and get dressed up more often. I watch my daughters and see all of their eyeliner.
A day where I'm comatose On Hold with the traffic court - Day 23 of 30 day writing challenge
Today is a day where I won't make any decisions without first having a sign. Until I see one, I'll be comatose. I want to see if this universe is really looking out for me.
All of my magic spells will come true today - Day 22 of 30 day writing challenge
Today seems like an auspicious day. It's a day where magic spells I've set will come true.
About breathing, love and hearts - Day 21 of 30 day writing challenge
First of all, I keep listening to this live version of Breathe by The Cinematic Orchestra. Some words:
"That song is singing
singing into me
that everything I used to be
Seek intimidation to know who you really are - Day 20 of 30 day writing challenge
I take my writing cue today from Long Distance Love Bombs. He told me to "seek intimidation, hunt fear" and to basically search for opportunities today to go to my edge of confidence so that I can finally see that I already have all the answers!
Finding bliss - Day 19 of 30 day writing challenge
"There is no passion to be found in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living." ~Nelson Mandela.
Now I know why this quote struck a chord in me today. I've been searching for a connection between my past description of bliss and my present lifestyle.
When your son has two BMW project cars - Day 18 of 30 day writing challenge
I've learned how to take on chaos and turn it to calm. I have a son who drives.
He has a new BMW "project car."
Mockingbirds and stucco walls - Day 17 of 30 day writing challenge
I saw someone I know last night, mid-bite, stand up and kill a spider with her fork. The spider was crawling up the wall nearby in the restaurant but not too close to us.
Masculine protecting feminine - Day 16 of 30 day writing challenge
It's a theme rising with others in this group too, namely me: feminine and masculine (emphasizing one over the other). Who should we show externally to the world to succeed? To succeed as writers? As financial bread winners? As parents? As entrepreneurs?
Unloading the weight of the world - Day 15 of 30 day writing challenge
I have a unique iPhone text sound for my favorite people. I dreamed this morning right before waking up of one of my favorite person text sounds. While still dreaming, the text read "I dropped 10". Then I woke up. I laid there in bed trying to figure out what it meant.
Absorbing vulnerability through humor - Day 14 of 30 day writing challenge
I had a dream last night of a cave where I've got giant tongs to reach into the cave and pull out stuff that needs to go. I pulled out one big black thing with tentacles that I wanted to throw away quickly without any of it touching me. I said, "My Vulnerability".