"I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ." -Mahatma Gandhi I left the church behind years ago for many reasons--most of which involved the long journey of accepting the person I was and falling in love with that person. A person the church told me growing … Continue reading Christians: So Unlike Your Christ
Writing
Things Hidden and Things Revealed
Photo by Dima Pechurin on Unsplash One doorTwo sidesThings hiddenThings revealed One side keeps everything locked awayOne side means putting everything out for the world to seeHiding is a double edged sword that’s both familiar and lonelyComfort comes from knowing that no one else can see through the darknessBut the same darkness that feels safe … Continue reading Things Hidden and Things Revealed
Don’t Say Gay!
Photo by Sharon McCutcheon on Unsplash "Don't say gay" Afraid they'll catch it--or afraid it'll be passed on to the next generation Trying to control the narrative of a story that isn't theirs to tell. Isn't theirs to live. A narrative that's unfamiliar to them. To be unfamiliar is something to be hated "You're not … Continue reading Don’t Say Gay!
Welcome to 2022!
Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash Ok, so I realize I'm about 11 days late to the party of wishing a Happy New Year, but better late than never, right? Personally, I'm wading very carefully into 2022--taking one tippy toe at a time and putting it in the water sloooooowly. We've all seen how the … Continue reading Welcome to 2022!
Moving Past “I want…” and into “I am…”
Photo by Clever Visuals on Unsplash I usually try to have a writing craft book in my “currently reading” pile or bookshelf, and right now I’m reading DIY MFA by Gabriela Pereira. I’m really enjoying her writing style, and she presents her tips, tricks, and knowledge to her readers in an easy-to-follow way that allows readers … Continue reading Moving Past “I want…” and into “I am…”
Magic Writing for Sale — Sold!
Valuable advice from my favorite author. Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash There was a time in my life where I took a hiatus from writing, and after I reconnected with that part of myself that fell in love with writing in the first place, it was like I had to sweet-talk my muse into opening … Continue reading Magic Writing for Sale — Sold!
Silencing the Critic so the Muse can Shine
Photo by JOHN TOWNER on Unsplash “The scariest moment is always just before you start.” -Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft One of the worst feelings in the world for a writer is sitting at the desk with pen and paper ready or with the computer booted up only to stare blankly at … Continue reading Silencing the Critic so the Muse can Shine
What I Lost When I Started Writing
Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash It’s easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of daily living, and it’s even easier to lose site of the important self-care practices that keep us motivated to tackle our next time-crunched day. The thought of adding one more daily routine to what seems like an unending stream … Continue reading What I Lost When I Started Writing
Jump-Starting July
Thomas I really considered naming this blog post "In Which I'm Still Terrible at Blogging," but I decided against that negativity and came up with a much more positive blog title. In actuality, it did make me laugh at myself, because my last blog entry was titled "In Which I'm Terrible at Blogging," and it … Continue reading Jump-Starting July
Rediscovering Myself as a Writer…Hopefully
Writing has always been a passion of mine. From the time I could pick up a pencil and find a piece of paper, I was writing. Before we had a computer in our house, I used to go over to grandma's house and spend hours typing my stories into Microsoft Works. I still have those … Continue reading Rediscovering Myself as a Writer…Hopefully
Joshua's Musings 