236. Liar, Liar: Make up a poem or story of complete lies about yourself or someone else. One of my favorite authors, Jenny Lawson, writes deeply relatable, real experiences about depression and a common message is that depression lies. I hang on to that knowledge even when the depression demons are telling me all kinds […]
235. Breathing: Take a few minutes to do some deep breathing relaxation techniques. Once your mind is clear, just write the first few things that you think of. My brain is a twitchy squirrel with a short attention span and jerky movements. Focusing on my breath, even for ten breaths is extremely hard and I
234. Underwater: Write about sea creatures and under water life. What’s under the surface of the ocean? What adventures might be waiting? Diving in tropical waters is a delicious experience of texture and color. Without a wetsuit in the warm water gives a freedom and one-ness with the ocean and surrounding sea life. The corals
233. Hotel: Write from the perspective of someone who works at a hotel or staying at a hotel. This afternoon while I am making rounds to complete my housekeeping chores, I am amazed at how people do their lives. I walk into this one room and it looks like an explosion happened with every piece
232. Tech Support: Use computers or a conversation with tech support you’ve had as inspiration. The doctor’s office was advertised as being open on Saturday so I called shortly after 9am when the website stated they were open. I was on hold for a long time and then instructed to leave a message where I
