The Blogging 101 assignment for today is to personalize a prompt from the Daily Post. Here’s the prompt:
“Tell us about the last experience you had that left you feeling fresh, energized, and rejuvenated. What was it that had such a positive effect on you? “https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_prompt/re-springing-your-step/
That’s easy. This. Yes, this. You. Here.
You see, I started Blogging 101 on a bit of a whim. I hate not knowing how to do something so useful and cool. And it was free and I could do it in pajamas and fuzzy slippers. And without make-up. How perfect is that?
Little did I know that it would break open the logjam that’s been obstructing the flow of words from my brain. Yes, I’ve written a few posts and tweaked my blog. I’ve sketched out my next column. But more importantly (to me, at least), I’m making real, honest to goodness progress in the long slog of rewriting my five-year-old NaNaWriMo novel. The words and ideas are once again rushing. Yes, I expect there are a few boulders and bends along the way, but I feel like I’m moving forward once again.
So are the creative juices flowing because of the jammies and fuzzy slippers, or because of the Blogging 101 community? Or did you just need some homework? And deadlines.
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Not sure. Probably a combination, or maybe a confluence? But thinking about other stuff sometimes help solve a totally unrelated problem, ya know? And the assignments arrive in the evening, so my subconscious can work on them while I sleep.
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I think confluence is more regarding bodies of water joining 🙂
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Exactly.
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I agree with you Lorie. I’ve found some fabulous friends with this course and feel as though I’ve learned a lot! Sometimes we need a push to get what’s on onto mind onto the paper! Look forward to reading more of your stories! ~Elle
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Thanks for sharing the blogs you follow. Love ” Addicted 2 Fabric”.
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It’s like meeting new people at summer camp and discovering connections.
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What a positive feel this post gifts! I’ve got the column itch too. I just love the way you describe the blurtdam as a logjam and I admire your understanding regarding the point you have made. Peace
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You made me remember a lovely old Girl Scout song, “Peace I ask of thee a river. Peace. Peace. Peace….” Do you know it? I’ll see if I can find a link to someone singing it.
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Here’s a link to the song. I used to sing it as a lullaby to my baby girls. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGdfyom5HUc
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Not heard it.What is its title?
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Peace, I Ask of Thee O River.
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Thank You 🙂
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I am so glad the words are flowing freely again. Sometimes we just need to step out of our comfort zone a bit and do something different. Doesn’t have to be a big thing…just something. So glad I popped by! Happy Writing!
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Thanks for looking in.
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Thanks for including me in your shout out.
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