Daydreaming
Fresh air
stings the nose
and all
I want to do
is lie back
and breathe in
a little more
deeply
as we make up
stories
out of the clouds
and adventures
out of the
vast blue sea
of the sky above
writing challenge
Gideon’s Challenge
Dipping Deep
Choked up
tears well
as eyes sting sharp
and sinuses
try to clog
while words
are typed
and insecurities
lain bare
vulnerability
there in the open
for you to see
as trust is
given to you
freely
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Gideon’s Challenge
Loving Gifts
Bits and pieces
of love
scattered
through a home
are constant
reminders
that there hearts
in the world
in which you claim
a piece
to call home
and reside within
even when
the world
feels at its
darkest
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge
Deception Pass
The bridge
bounces
and vibrates
as tires run
over asphalt
and the wind
causes branches
to sway
as you walk
high above it all
and look down
upon water
in paradise hues
and evergreens
cast long shadows
over the surface
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge
A Little Closer
I find my knees
and my eyes linger
on hidden details
as hands touch earth
and curiosity
brings face
to rough bark
until secret words
are seen
in that liminal space
between
what the eye can see
and what it
can’t quite focus upon
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Weekly Creativity Prompt – Different Scenarios
Prompt: “The purpose of this activity is to practice interpreting small spreads by combining card meanings, symbols and intuition. We will all interpret the same cards based on a few different (imaginary) situations. A 3 card spread will be posted together with 2 more specific scenarios. It’s your choice which scenario you’d prefer to use, or if you’d rather do a general reading of these cards as for an imaginary querent.“
Scenario 1 – Arnold is having a hard time getting along with his teacher. He’s a little shy and skittish about the experiments they do in class. He wants to know how to just get through the school year.
In order to get past your fear and find enthusiasm in the class, you’re going to have to examine what it is holding you back. Instead of shying away from it, identify the issues and look for a way to mitigate them (Eight of Cups). This class isn’t something you can just “cut and run” from, so in order to let go of what’s holding you back, be open to ways in which the subject matter can spark your curiosity (Page of Cups). With your curiosity stoked you’ll then be able to move forward eagerly and experience progress and eventual success in the class (Three of Wands).
Scenario 2 – Aesop is wondering if anyone will ever find value in his stories and wants to know what direction to take his writing in.
A new one. Shed the excess that isn’t working (Eight of Cups) and go back to the drawing board (Page of Cups). What is it that you are doing that you don’t enjoy about your writing? What makes you drag your feet or feel unsatisfied. These parts of the process are holding you back from the journey you seek with you writing. It may take some adjustments to let go of these things, whether it’s hiring new people or taking on a new genre, but once you decide to take the leap, things will begin moving forward for you once more (Three of Wands).
Twisting the Leaf 