Writer's Prompt ~ for Dreamers

 Today's prompt; If I could write the story of my life it would have been...

Writing Prompt, Dec 14, 2020

 

Writing Prompt for Dec 14th;  I dream I could be...

Writing Prompt ~ Dec 13, 2020

 Sunday is Fun Day so today's prompt is;  When I dare. 

Writing Prompt for Dec 12, 2020

Writing Prompt;  Books & Feelings

Today's Writing Prompt

 Today is December 11, 2020

The Writing Prompt for today is;  New life, new challenges 

Journal Prompts & Peace of Mind

 Are we all a bit Covid Crazy right now? Normally I like putting the news on while I'm in the house but not actually watching TV. I just let it be background noise while I'm doing other things. Lately - not so much. All I see is the numbers of Covid cases or deaths climbing and that's so frightening. Then instead of our government offering thoughtful and proactive care all we see is them sniping at each other over who has the best plan. Here's a plan; help the average American. Help those who are struggling to hold onto their homes. Or those whose loved ones are sick and now have unexpected medical/funeral expenses. Small business relief? No. Instead let's waste taxpayer monies trying to trash our elections. Sheesh! 

So when all that crap is on TV I've been rewatching Gracie and Frankie reruns. Lighthearted fun with a few snafu's thrown in to keep it interesting. Great show. 

I've been thinking a lot about journaling. In New Jersey I belonged to a great woman's writing group where we'd pick a subject each week and write for 20 mins then read it back to each other. It was a great out pouring of thoughts, feelings and sometimes fears. I loved every woman in that group and miss them terribly. 

I was thinking of starting a woman's writing group here but then Covid smashed that idea. Stupid Covid! 

So now I'm going to do a writing prompt each day for the rest of December - after that we'll see where we are. 

What is a writing prompt? It's usually a phrase or sentence that will get you thinking. It came be a simple as "Roses bloom in spring" or as complex as "What I thought my life should be by now." Then with that thought in your head & heart you just write. No judgement. It's your thoughts and no one should have a say in them. 

Writing tools? Best way to do this is to get yourself a book to journal in. Being a love of words I have quite a few. These can be those pretty little book you can get in Michaels, Barnes & Nobel, or Walmart. Or just a note pad you have laying around the house. Wanna do it on your computer? Fine, doesn't matter where you write as a long as you write. I splurge on gel pens for that smooth feel. 

Are you ready to join the December Writing prompts? 

Feel free to post your writing in the comments below or just keep them close to your heart. 

Today's prompt:   The road not taken. 

Write on my friends. Stop by tomorrow for a new prompt.

Scary side of Business in Covid-land

Starting a business at age 60 is risky but what the heck! Let's go for it....
No joke, it was a struggle. Slow slow start, working to bring people in and have happy customers at our little art studio. Very slow take off, barely to cruise... and then...

COVID-19 smacks us right between the eyes. Closed down for 2 full months. No money in and still money goes out to maintain our space. Our savings is draining away. We are constantly asking if we should throw in the towel or keep fighting. There are no answers. Covid-land doesn't let us see through to the other side.  It's not like a hurricane where you take the hit, clean it up and move on. Some say this could last another year. Can we?

So, how to keep from spiraling down into a deep funk? I concentrate on the things I can control.
We're open again but business is super slow. We are not making our rent. We applied for a grant and got it. Okay, this month we're paying rent. Worry about next month then. I often go from freaking out, to crying, to anger. When I walk the dog I talk to myself. It helps me work through the myriad of feelings coursing through me every day. Then I recite a mantra of wishes but I speak as if they're all ready here. I learned that from the Law of Attraction. It's part of my plan to retain my sanity during crazyland.

In the mean time we're trying to come up with ways our customers can get the same great experience we offer in our art studio at home. Don't want to risk going out? Let me see what I can do for you. (and make $$ to pay the bills)

It's a daily struggle. When I'm ready to splash down into a puddle of misery I stop and think, "What else is out there? What else can I do to bring $$ in?"

Luckily I know a great group of business owners who brainstorm together. Are all our ideas great? No, but some have possibilities. Success will come. I will it to happen.  We all know, Success comes but it has to find you working.

I think of that fish, Dori; Keep on Swimming, Keep on Swimming....