Someone took care of you when you were little. A mother, father, grandparent, aunt, uncle, sibling. Hopefully there was someone you could rely on.
Someone who helped you learn things, how to navigate life.
Most of us had someone we could count on. And if we didn’t have that, we learned to make-do, to take care of ourselves.
Who helped you learn about life? Who gave you advice? Who could you turn to?
Write a letter to that person.
Something to think about when writing this letter:
Just Write!
Maybe you have biological children, or adopted children, maybe you were, or are, a mother figure to someone.
Maybe you have taken care of, or are still, taking care of someone.
Write about someone you are caring for . . . either as mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, spouse, partner, sibling, friend.
Someone you are responsible for.
Or someone you do things for. It could be big things: Cook, take to doctor visits, oversee finances.
It could be little things.
Write about a person who trusts you, who calls on you, who looks forward to being with you.
A friend.
Write about being a mother, a mother figure, a caretaker, or someone who other people depend on.
If that doesn’t work, write about dreams you had . . . when you were a teenager, when you were dreaming of your future, what did you envision?
Just write!
Memorable writing that sparks imagination. Lean in. Hear the writer’s voice on the page.
A Place in the Sun
By CM Riddle
I often find myself writing about the past. It’s easy to remember and type the facts. But today I am writing about the future.
Instead of facts, I’ll define the future and bring it into reality. My vision of the future is inspired by a song from the past.
Tuning to Spotify I hear Stevie Wonder belt, “There’s a place in the sun where there’s room for everyone, gonna find me a place in the sun.”
The lyrical line weaves its way through my thoughts and soon I imagine the most amazing place. A place without pain or suffering. A place filled with hope and everyday joy. That’s where I want to be.
Suddenly an esoteric feeling hits deep within my bones. Not knowing if I will live long enough to experience what’s coming, I am somehow assured that there is a future that holds a place in the sun, and it will exist for everyone.
Swept in confidence, I am aware my grandchildren and all future children of the world will build this place of security. They emerge from a new place, one that is ancient and innovative at the same time. They bring with them kindness and silliness. They offer help and reach out without expectations of return. They are fulfilled by giving more than taking and this place of beauty flourishes.
I see a future where harmony takes place with every step and the earth is green and growing. I see health and wholeness beyond what we have. The world is cast in a beautiful, energizing, healing, vibrational saffron. A warmth that embraces humankind and melts greed. It is a vibrant color that restores instead of dismantles. The glow of the world is one of ecstasy.
People and communities take on challenges and step-up, leaving no one to suffer. These tribes and families establish a new kind of wealth. One that does not involve money, banking, or stocks. They find prosperity in creativity and craft within each other. Bartering and trades for betterment are the new investment. And most importantly, no one is left hungry or homeless. There is no need to escape through drugs or other stimulants.
The air and the water return to perfect balance and if just one person tries to “own” what belongs to all, well, then they will have to go without for a long time. That seems a fair consequence.
This place is filled with more walking and cooking. More gatherings, more laughter. More wisdom and discovery. There is no such thing as insecurities of any kind… food, housing, trade goods. It’s all there for the giving and receiving.
Support comes from all sources. Family, establishments, community. This is the dream I have. I may not be here on this plane, but it is coming. There will be an element of peace greater than anything ever imagined—and this time around it will be real.
Tina Riddle Deason writes under the name CM Riddle. An author and creator, Tina has published several articles and books, including those about rituals and ceremonies. She is a High Priestess who leads a variety of Women’s Circles. A mother and grandmother who lives with her husband and “fur-babies” in Rohnert Park, CA.
Write about how you became who you are.
Why you are the way you are.
Is it genetics, epigenetics, nature, nurture, not nurtured?
Remember a pivotal event. Something happened that changed the trajectory of your life. You may not have known it at the time. But looking back, you might discover the “aha” moment.
How to find that pivotal event, that “aha” moment:
You might not find a pivotal event during this writing. However, if you keep writing, it might pop up.
Just Write!
Write about yourself.
Ideas on how to start:
Basically I am [optimistic], sometimes I am [pessimistic].
When no one is listening, I [sing out oud].
When no one is watching, I [dance].
I am slow to [warm up to people].
I quickly [form opinions].
You can use these sentence starts:
I am determined . . .
Basically I am . . .
Sometimes I am . . .
When no one is listening, I . . .
When no one is watching, I . . .
I am slow to . . .
I quickly . . .
I am determined . . .
Marlene’s Musings:
I have often thought about how to “show” body language when writing. When we interact with others, there is much about body language that conveys our mood, emotions, reactions. How to show these things? The Emotion Thesaurus to our rescue!
I was going to . . . and then . . .
OR:
I planned to . . . but then . . .
OR:
I thought I would . . . but then . . .
Write about a space you have been in:
Library, cathedral, top of mountain, a castle, Grand Canyon, Grand Central station, Emporium, head spaces.
A tight space, a small space, a crawl space, outer space.
Just Write!
What did success mean to you when you were in your twenties?
What does success look like to you now?
Spring Cleaning time is here – will you be doing any cleaning?
How about cleaning up more than your living space?
Relationships?
Goals?
Write about Spring Cleaning.