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May 9, 2012 20 Comments

Curiosity Journal: May 9, 2012

Each Wednesday (or thereabouts) I’ve been recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the previous week using these tag words: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing.:::ReadingI just finished The Pursuit of God, by A.W. Tozer: … [Read more...]

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January 4, 2012 11 Comments

Curiosity Journal: January 4, 2012

Each Wednesday I’ve been recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the previous week using these tag words: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. Now I'm simplifying, to see if I like a slimmed-down version. ::: Reading From Rumors of Water: Thoughts on Creativity & Writing, by my friend and colleague L.L. Barkat, Chapter 2: "Let the unrestrained rain of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: creativity, Curiosity Journal Tagged With: Art, l.l. barkat, poetry, Rumors of Water, The Solitary Reaper, Wordsworth, writing

December 27, 2011 21 Comments

Season of Creativity

Heavy, wet flakes of snow are dropping steadily from the sky today, weighing down branches, muffling sound. The girls are playing a CD of a singer whose mellow voice is new to me. I have brewed loose tea in my blue-and-white Spode teapot, poured it into a Christmas cup, stirred in a teaspoon of honey, and begun to sip it down smooth. I figure I can use these cups with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: creativity Tagged With: creativity, creativity & writing, l.l. barkat, Rumors of Water, sketching, writing

September 5, 2011 35 Comments

Five Writing Strengths

Five Writing Strengths - Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach

Charity Singleton Craig quoted Russ Ramsey in her article about becoming masterful: What are you mastering? What are you practicing in order to make clear what you don’t yet know? If you’re anything like me, I’m sure you reach points where you begin to wonder if it might just be easier to plateau. And if not plateau, then quit altogether. Don’t. Please. This world is … [Read more...]

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June 8, 2011 12 Comments

Curiosity Journal: June 8, 2011

I’m recording an occasional Curiosity Journal, a recap of the past week or so. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. :::Some of you have mentioned that you may begin posting a Curiosity Journal, as well. I think Monica may start up her Curiosity Journals again. If not, I'll toss up a linky tool later today. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: creativity Tagged With: Curiosity Journal, learning, reacting, reading, writing

December 15, 2010 12 Comments

Clearly and Boldly

Oswald Chambers spoke to me today.Not audibly. That would be freaky.No, Mr. Chambers spoke via the words he was faithful to record many years ago, preserved in My Utmost for His Highest, though even phrasing it that way seems a bit much. Maybe we could just say that I was inspired.In any case, please join me in pondering his advice. I've included it in its entirety here: … [Read more...]

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October 7, 2010 22 Comments

Echoes

Our echoes roll from soul to souland grow forever and forever~TennysonAfter a week away, I've just returned home, not quite ready to share my personal experiences from Laity Lodge, where I participated in a writing workshop led by Lauren Winner and met up with my High Calling colleagues for the first time in person.Instead, as I take time to process, I'm visiting my … [Read more...]

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March 25, 2008 Leave a Comment

The Blessing of Boredom

"I'm bored," a child whines. Oh, no! Quick, pull out the paints or Playdough—heaven forbid the child actually sits with nothing to do. In our entertainment-obsessed society, we almost panic at the thought of having nothing to do, at being bored. The world seems to want to fill every spare moment with productivity or fun. But is boredom such a bad thing? Could boredom … [Read more...]

Filed Under: children, creativity, lifelong learning, mind, parenting, self-discovery, simplicity, slowing, writer, writers, writing Tagged With: Art, bored, boredom, creativity, thinking, writing

November 26, 2007 12 Comments

My Five Writing Strengths

What five writing strengths do you possess? - Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach

I was once asked to make a list of five strengths I possess as a writer. Here's what I came up with. Five Writing Strengths 1. The ability to sit still for long stretches of time Not everyone can do this, you know. Some people get antsy, restless. After a few minutes of sitting still, they fidget and have to get up and make hot chocolate or call a friend. Writers need … [Read more...]

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