The prompt was to write about a person I have felt really connected with. This is the story of a friendship spanning almost 60 years. It was my very first day of school. I was a very curious, silent four year old, looking around the classroom in amazement. I had never seen so many children…
Read moreWhen my body speaks
The prompt on the Write Bravely group was “What does your body need from you that you’ve been too busy to notice?” Here are my thoughts. Dear Sunita, I have carried you for over 60 years, growing and changing with time. I remember a time when you were younger, I made heads turn. But back…
Read moreBeing Gentler With Myself
The prompt for the first week of August was in our Write Bravely group was : Where in your life are you being called to be gentler, with yourself or with someone else? This was a tough one and I was almost scared to put words to paper. But here goes. In the last few…
Read moreThe Stillness That Isn’t Steady
This blog post is in response to the promt on our Write Bravely Writing Circle group. The prompt for the first week of July is “Where in your life are you craving steadiness right now?” As twilight settles in, pinned with a thousand stars, my heart and mind begin their familiar dance of dissatisfaction. I…
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