caremycue replied to the topic Week 52: “I am . . .” in the forum Journal Prompts 8 years, 7 months ago
I am butterflies carried on a warm autumn breeze
I am a proud African man, and the buzzing of bees
I am fuzzy warm peaches and the afternoon sun
And occasionally I am a cinnamon bun
I am a small child, I’m also quite old
I’m the last spark of warmth when life appears cold
I am inspired, empowered, responsible, and free
There is no one who loves…[Read more]caremycue started the topic Week 51: “In this sacred space, . . .” in the forum Journal Prompts 8 years, 7 months ago
Who am I? Why am I here? What is it I need to do in order to die complete? Existential questions such as these often plague us at key moments in life, and can threaten the very foundation we have worked so hard to create.
Original insight into the questions we face can help us navigate existential crisis in a healthy way. Through journaling or…[Read more]
caremycue replied to the topic Week 48: “As the wild storm rages on, . . .” in the forum Journal Prompts 8 years, 7 months ago
As the wild storm rages on, with the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, what is it I will choose? Will I choose to watch tv? Sit quiet in meditation? Shake my fist angrily at those in power? Cry for the children who will never know the miracle of biting into a ripe, wild peach?
As the wild storm rages on, there is no way to know if I or any…[Read more]
caremycue replied to the topic Week 48: “As the wild storm rages on, . . .” in the forum Journal Prompts 8 years, 7 months ago
As the wild storm rages on, with the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, what is it I will choose? Will I choose to watch tv? Sit quiet in meditation? Shake my fist angrily at those in power? Cry for the children who will never know the miracle of biting into a ripe, wild peach?
As the wild storm rages on, there is no way to know if I or any…[Read more]
caremycue replied to the topic Week 45: “From a space of quiet reflection, I heard twilight whisper, . . .” in the forum Journal Prompts 8 years, 8 months ago
From a space of quiet reflection, I heard twilight whisper stories of valiant heroes with idealistic dreams, who endured great hardship and loss so that a grave injustice could be set right. I also heard stories of altruism gone awry, where nations of innocent people were slain in the name of purity and truth.
There were also long and detailed…[Read more]
caremycue replied to the topic Week 44: “From atop this pristine mountain, . . .” in the forum Journal Prompts 8 years, 8 months ago
From atop this pristine mountain, I have learned that joy is the substratum of heartache and despair, and that angst is a trusty vehicle that can carry us swiftly to the top as soon as we cease trying to escape it. Hold on: it’s going to be a bumpy ride!
From atop this pristine mountain, I know now that the sun shines even in the driving rain a…[Read more]
