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Some Textual Photos I Created Today
Posted by Jo Ann J. A. Jordan in Artwork, Blessings, Books, Creativity, Dog, Dreams, Education, Encouragement, Flowers, Friendship, Gratitude, Journal Writings and Original Poetry, Love, Men and Relationships, Mother, Original Poems and Prose, Personal Enrichment, Photographs, Poem, Poetry, Prompt, Reading, Romance, Society, Technology, Writing on May 7, 2016
I hope you enjoyed these creations from my photos. I hope you have an awesome day. I encourage you to create something today. You are capable of making whatever you desire and it will enrich your life. The world needs more of us to share our originality.
I am grateful today:
1. I was accepted for a Creative Writing Specialization with Wesleyan University on financial aid.
2. I have the technological devices I need to do creative work.
3. I have access to multitudes of books through my local library.
4. I had my eyes examined and have new contacts and glasses that make the world clear for me.
5. We have plenty of food to sustain us.
6. I have some beautiful clothing.
7. Our home is temperate and comfortable.
8. Some of my creative work was published in the Chapel Hill News & Views.
9. We have had our Explorer a year, and it is one of the best vehicles I have ever driven.
10. I have some wonderful, supportive friends around the world.
Now it is your turn. Make a list of at least five things for which you are grateful today. This will have a positive effect on you even, and especially, if you are going through a difficult time. Life looks better when you count your blessings. It makes you appreciate what you have, in spite of what you may lack.
Here is a picture I took a while back that I call, “Meet Me Here.” Your creative challenge is to write a story that might happen here, or one about this photo. Have fun, and do not allow your inner critic to stymie your work. You have the ability to create something wonderful.
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All the work found here is originally created by Jo Ann J. A. Jordan and is covered by copyright. Should you wish to share please credit the work.
All the best to each of you,
God Bless,
Always,
Jo Ann
Creativity Continues To Visit
Posted by Jo Ann J. A. Jordan in Blessings, Creativity, Dog, Dreams, Encouragement, Flowers, Gifts, My Dog, Odd Ramblings, Original Poetry, Photographs, Poem, Poetry, Writing on October 22, 2013
Today seems to be one of those days I am given a multitude of words. I hope you will read this blog entry and the one before it. They might have a positive effect on you and that would be exactly what I wanted…
First, I want to ask you to do me a huge favor, click on the following link and like Hope’s picture on Facebook: Douglas Oaks Animal Hospital Costume Contest Hope. We are trying to win an annual exam worth $115 from Hope’s vet. This would help me a great deal because it is always a struggle to afford this expense. You do not have to be my friend on Facebook to help, just like Hope’s photo by following the link. I would be so grateful for your help.
This is a copy of the picture you should like on Facebook. Hope really wants to win…
Live Life Fully Alive
Things come at you
So very fast,
Do not overlook
The ones meaning
The most to you.
Discard the weeds
Which would tangle up
Your purposes and
Weigh you heavy down,
You have no need of them.
Devote your moments
To those things you love,
The ones that feed
The creativity of your mind
Giving you sustaining strength.
Make plenty of time
For the people who
Support your dreams
And encourage your heart,
They are precious treasure.
There is no time to waste
On meaningless negativity
Or most hurtful hate,
Make yourself positive,
Live life fully alive.
Forgive others, for peace
Within your heart will
Only then reside,
Be kind, helpful, generous
And reap bountiful returns.
Things come at you
So very fast,
Do not overlook
The ones meaning
The most to you.
© Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
The littlest things can make a big difference. You never know when the smile you share will lighten someone’s heavy heart. The kind word you say could heal a wound. Everything you do matters, so make sure you spread love abroad in this world. The soul you touch could later touch your own.
Let all you do be done prayerfully, ever mindful of God’s presence with you and in the world. You are never forgotten by the Creator of the Universe. He has His eyes upon you continually and He lavishes you in His unconditional love. Not a moment passes without His notice of you needs, your desires, your dreams. Christ holds you in His hands always. Let His great peace surround you and be kind wherever you may travel.
Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes and you are apt to get blisters… Walk a mile beside someone and you are apt to understand what troubles them and how to help them… Be a friend, not just a spectator to another’s life… God will amply bless you for your generosity… No good deed goes without reward!
Embrace Your Gifts
You may not think so,
But you are a being
Blessed with creativity.
You were meant to
Live fully well and
Achieve your fondest dreams.
You are gifted with
So much talent,
You must firmly believe.
No one can make you
Do what you need to
Accomplish besides yourself.
You are a wonder
Filled with great passion
Able to do creative magic.
Just apply yourself,
Make a conscious effort,
You bring beauty to life.
Do not hide the fire
Burning within your soul,
Set it free, it will make you whole.
Give your heart a chance
To reach out to the world
Creating things of lasting value.
You may not think so,
But you are a being
Blessed with creativity.
© Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
I hope you will create something to share with the world today. You have unique gifts to contribute to other people’s lives. Anyone can engage their creativity if they only make an effort. You have the talent and ability.
This post is a little different than some, because I have already blogged today. Please visit the previous post.
Always,
Jo Ann
A Thought, A Poem, Something To Share…
Posted by Jo Ann J. A. Jordan in Flowers, Love, Men and Relationships, Original Poetry, Pain, Photographs, Relationships, Romance, Writing on July 1, 2013
I wrote this directly on my Facebook timeline. It was not edited or overwrought, just pure emotion and longing expressed. I thought perhaps it would be well to share it here…
Thoughts, Running Behind
He is not mine,
But my mind does stray
To him who at my side
Did once chance to stay.
If I could but change
Those things that drove
Us far asunder and apart,
I gladly would yet do it.
However, time has passed
Me by and taken him
Away from my side,
So now I only miss him.
I urge you each
To love while you can
And be careful of your words
That you not lose your beloved.
If I had it all to do again,
I would make sure
I kept him close
And never lost him.
My heart, it beats,
My life shudders…
Perhaps one day
Love will find me once more.
Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, June 30, 2013
It is not much compared to the Creativity Project, but perhaps the offering of the heart is worth at least something.
I hope all is well with you my friends. I have not in the least forgotten you. I am just taking some time.
Always,
Jo Ann