Published in Science & Soul·PinnedMember-onlyHow to Do the Next Right ThingA 100 Day Writing Challenge. — Nothing gets our attention quite like an unmade decision! Whether we like to admit it or not, unmade or pending decisions are often at the center of a lot of turmoil and stress in our lives. …100 Daysofwriting7 min read
Published in Science & Soul·PinnedMember-onlyHow to Make Time and Take Control of Your Day.A 100 Day Writing Challenge. — It’s almost like the end of last year, COVID surge, upending holiday plans and living mostly confined to our COVID-pods, we continue to live in an era of endless distractions and boundless opportunities — which can result in us all being busy all the time. …100 Daysofwriting7 min read
Published in Story Bandits·PinnedMember-onlyThe Cure for BoredomA 100 Day Writing Challenge. — Boredom! an undesirable feeling a path so aversive we work hard to avoid and cellphones oblige But wait! There is a big cost Our attempts to avoid keep us from finding rewards on the other side Boredom can be a catalyst for change an opportunity for reflection an awareness of self needs motivation for…100 Daysofwriting4 min read
Published in Science & Soul·PinnedMember-only5 ways of Learning to Like Yourself BetterQuick question: Do you like yourself? — “Of course, I like myself.” While your words might indicate that you like yourself, what do your actions say? — Are you someone who is comfortable in your own skin? Are you happy with your appearance, or are you constantly comparing yourself to others, wishing you could be more like…Acceptance4 min read
Published in Science & Soul·Updated Feb 11Member-onlyRules of LoveA 100 Day Writing Challenge. — contemporary or ancient romantic or spiritual the essence of love kindness that transforms a soul A rule of love: An experience of transformation that explains all. Day 45–50 prompt: Are there any rules of love? What would be your rule of love? February is American Heart Month! So let’s talk…Poetry4 min read
Published in Science & Soul·Jan 14Member-onlyHaiku and HealingA 100 Day Writing Challenge. — capture the essence heal and connect with writing practice haiku mind Day 43–44 prompt: Have you ever written a haiku form inspired poetry? How did it make you feel? It was during the early part of the COVID pandemic way back in 2020 — when in search for a creative…100 Daysofwriting3 min read
Published in Story Bandits·Jan 8Member-onlyCurious MindsA 100 Day Writing Challenge. — Influences as varied as reading Dr. Doolittle a matter of family affairs or life at a Truck Stop an argument with a rabbi or a diversion from heartbreak A tiny suggestion interest and acceptance maybe even some encouragement coupled with a lesson in resilience or perhaps something entirely different Some…100 Daysofwriting3 min read
Published in Science & Soul·Jan 6Member-onlyLittle Bites, Big Treats!A 100 Day Writing Challenge. — bite-sized but real authentic eggstatic voice energy-dense &fun Somewhere during the early part of the COVID pandemic shutdown (oh now almost!) …100 Daysofwriting2 min read
Published in Science & Soul·Jan 4Member-onlyNotes on a Nervous PlanetA 100 Day Writing Challenge. — Stress and social media chronic loneliness anxiety and panic invading like invisible sharks the news channels remind us of 24/7 catastrophe the irrational fuels the emotional fear sells and fills up coffers mind like computers powerful and indispensable but way too much clutter needs a way to switch off Always…100 Daysofwriting3 min read
Published in Science & Soul·Jan 2Member-onlyExpanding Frontiers100 Days of Writing — Last year this time, we kicked off the New Year with a Bang — Big Bang —specifically with a poem about Big Bang : red-shift blue-shift the farther apart, farther the move expansion much? The Big Bang! Day 7 Prompt: Astronomy Inspired Scikumedium.com Briefly, the Big Bang Theory is the leading explanation about how and roughly when the universe…Poetry3 min read
