Trust
Welcome to Monday Metaphors!
This Week's Writing Workshop Theme:
Trust
To begin, open your notebook, date the page.
Set your timer for 15-20 minutes. Breathe in, release.
Have fun, be present, it's okay to go slow...
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Opening Quotes...
"A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because its trust is not on the branch, but on its own wings..."
~ Charlie Wardle
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“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”
~ Arthur Ashe
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“Don’t let anyone dim your light. You were born to shine, baby!”
~ Kirsten Ferguson
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“Inhale confidence, exhale doubt.”
~ Alex Tossaint
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“What you have to give, the world needs.”
~ Aditi Shah
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“Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.”
~ E.E. Cummings
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In your notebook, copy the quotes that resonate the most. Reflect on each quote and ask, "What's true for me today? What's sacred here?" Write in a way that is loose and free. Write to explore.
5 Minute Word Play...
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What's the pronunciation? The definition? What do you love about the sound and feel and meaning of this word? How will this word show up in your writing this week?
Exploring Metaphor...
Trust is...
a safety net
a reliable friend
a deep wellspring
a gentle river current
a compass
a guiding star
a well-lit path
a bridge
a sunrise
a tree
a hand to hold
a gentle breeze
a nightlight
a well-tended garden
a steady heartbeat
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Which metaphor resonates today? Select one to explore.
Begin writing and see where it leads...
Image to Words.
Photo by Nick Gardner on Unsplash
Adding in all the necessary elements-- who, what, when, where, why, how, write a journal entry, personal essay, poem, song, script, or short story inspired by experiences of faith and trust.
A Writing Tip...
Keep tuning into your awareness, intuition, and self-trust.
Special Invitations, News & Updates…
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A Special Writing Invitation For You...
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Thank you for participating in Monday Metaphors!
Have a great week & happy writing!
~ Kris
