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When Nostalgia Speaks: Understanding the Memories That Shape Us
Nostalgia is more than a warm feeling from the past — it is the echo of a moment, a relationship, or a season that shaped us. Some memories return gently, reminding us of joy and God’s faithfulness. Others come back sharply, stirring emotions we thought we had buried long ago. These difficult memories are not…
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I Am the Shift, Not the Shadow
“I didn’t belong—but I led. I didn’t conform, but I rearranged the atmosphere every time I entered a room. They called me names meant to contain me—Voltron, Incredible Hulk—but I wore them like a whisper of something deeper: strength fused with compassion, disruption guided by love. Even when I took the blame for things I…
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The Silent Decline of Deep Reading—And Why It Matters
— A Vanishing Tradition? Once upon a time, reading was an immersive experience—a journey requiring patience, curiosity, and effort. Readers did more than skim; they absorbed stories, recorded new vocabulary, and reflected deeply on each chapter. But today? The ritual of reading has transformed. Books are skimmed, summaries replace full texts, and bite-sized digital content…
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What Is Your Career Plan? A Rhetorical Question at 57
When I first read this prompt, I burst out laughing. At my age, was this still a question worth pondering? For the first time, before attempting an answer, I looked at how others had responded—and that only made me more whimsical. As a primary and middle school teacher, I often posed this very question to…
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The Rhythms of Productivity in Writing: When Do Writers Feel Most Productive?
Productivity in writing is as varied as the writers themselves—some thrive in the quiet of dawn, others find clarity in the chaos of emotion, and some write out of sheer discipline. Standing among fellow authors at Boot 225, I saw firsthand how creativity takes shape in different rhythms and methods. Writing is not just about…
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Objects I cannot Live without: A Personal Reflection
If I were prompted to write on this topic some twenty years ago, my answer would have been the four basic needs, food, shelter, clothing and water. However, the dynamism of nature, science and technology have greatly changed my perspective as to what I needed most to survive daily. Have you ever stopped to think…
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Transforming Chaos into Creativity: My Bold Leap
Writers, I have a request to make, While trying to write on this topic, it took 2 minutes to write the first version, then took another 1 second AI assisted to write version 2. Can you chip in your thoughts or opinion as writers UNEDITED VERSION OF THIS PROMPT WRITING The most ambitious DIY project…
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Finding Strength in Life’s Challenges
“The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” Tony Robinson. “In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” – Abraham Lincoln Life’s journey is unique for everyone, and for me, it has been especially challenging. However, through these trials, I have learned to…
