365 Creativity Project-Day 358

Journal entry:

I began writing a status on Facebook, and it morphed into this poem. I particularly like its shape on the page…

January 1st

Raining slowly, quietly,
Just a pitter-patter
As the sky softly weeps.

This day,
Like all days,
Slips quickly away.

Blank pages of a new year
Written upon by actions taken,
Opportunities passed by.

Love wraps around
Keeping us safe,
Heating hearts.

We make our way into
Mystery provided by
Delight of oncoming days.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Tuesday, January 1, 2013

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I am grateful:

1.   I slept well last night.
2.   The new year gives me fresh opportunities.
3.   Mom cooked today.
4.   It rained all day.
5.   I put out our new calendars.

This was a wonderful Tuesday. I hope your day was happy. Start your year off the right way by engaging your imagination and doing something creative. It will enrich your life and impact those around you.

As a prompt, write a poem, story, or journal entry celebrating the new year. Write from your heart and begin the year well. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope you will leave a comment with your input. If you need to, you can subscribe to Chronicles and receive daily updates.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 357

Journal entry:

2012

Fortunate days, fortunate ways,
Everything falls in place
In perfect timing, comfortable space.

Blessings rain down, erasing my frown
Bringing glowing smiles
To shorten the many miles.

Jesus travels with me, within me,
Making the journey worth traveling,
Keeping my life from unraveling.

Time passes, a year, rich in good cheer,
Hours made so beautiful
By miracles always very plentiful.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Monday, December 31, 2012

Artwork:

I am grateful:

1.   Mom is with me to begin 2013.
2.   I was able to stay awake all day after staying up all night.
3.   I mailed my package this afternoon.
4.   I was able to get everything on my shopping list.
5.   Alex and Laura came to visit this afternoon.

I had a wonderful Monday. I hope yours was full of happiness as well. Before this year ends I encourage you to exercise your creativity. I know your imagination is filled with greatness, you must only uncover it. Unleash your creative dreams.

As a prompt, write about some of your accomplishments this year. Make it a review, and see how much positivity you can demonstrate. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Entering into the New Year, I hope you find energy to nurture your creativity. May inspiration richly bless each of your days. God be with every one of you.

Thank you so much for joining me here. I hope you enjoyed your visit. If so, you might want to subscribe to Chronicles. You will receive daily updates in your subscription. I value your thoughts, suggestions, and criticism, so please leave a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 356

Journal entry:

Fortuitous Risk

Do what you can
For whoever you can,
And pray the Lord’s blessing
Upon every action you take.

Know God is with you
In each moment you live,
Share your happiness
With others you touch.

Be willing to be used
In whatever capacity
The Lord may choose
And He will give you a chance.

Opportunity may come
When it is least expected,
So be prepared to act
According to God’s leading.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, December 30, 2012

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I am grateful:

1.   God is so gracious to me.
2.   Mom is supportive when I want to do something a bit unusual.
3.   Reba called me today.
4.   I called Bernice.
5.   Things fit in the envelope, though I did not think they would.

I have had a pleasant Sunday, and hope you did as well. I encourage you to put your imagination to work and do something creative. You have special gifts and talents only you can share with the world. The world needs your contribution.

As a prompt, use the words: money, opportunities, limited, realized, special, plan, agreed, idea, prepare, decided, in a poem, story, or journal entry. If only a one or a few of the words appeal to you that is fine too. Just use what sparks your imagination. Should you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I appreciate your visit to my blog. I hope you found your time here enjoyable. Perhaps you would like to subscribe to Chronicles so you receive daily updates. I know you may have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share, so please leave a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 355

Journal entry:

Enraptured

A thousand angels leaning
Down to Earth, watching over
Your shoulder, whisper softly,
“Grow and prosper well my child.”

As you plan each of your days
Heaven’s hosts wait anxiously,
Hoping you will remember
To seek the Lord’s sure guidance.

The universe in all its
Bright array, with expectant
Wonder, wishes you the best,
Most blessed of accomplishments.

Whatever you set your heart
Upon, all the good spirits
And pleasant souls endeavor
To nurture into being.

So do not ever believe
Yourself alone in your trials
For you are surrounded by
A great cloud of well-wishers.

These saintly presences may
Not interfere, but they add
Their positive energy
To help you in every plight.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Saturday, December 29, 2012

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I am grateful:

1.   Mom is here with me, so that I am not alone.
2.   There are many books that encourage me.
3.   Because of this creativity project I have accomplished much more than I expected.
4.   I am able to offer a little authentic advice.
5.   I have put my computer to good use over the course of this year.

This Saturday has been very quiet. I hope your day has been relaxing. Now, before you put yourself to bed, I recommend you engage your creativity. Use your precious imagination to dream up something never seen before. Share your discovery with the world.

As a prompt, write about someone or something that encourages you. This might be your guardian angel, your mother, a significant other, an author, or nature, whomever or whatever helps you face your days. Write. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog. I hope you found something positive here. Perhaps you would enjoy subscribing to Chronicles. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share, please leave a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 353

Journal entry:

Retrospect

Looking
Back over all
This past year I am pleased
To see the progress I have made
Moving beyond personal restrictions
Achieving much more than I thought
Possible every day
A creative
Success

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Thursday, December 27, 2012

Photographs:

The markers I bought yesterday…

One of the journals I bought yesterday…

Another of the journals I bought yesterday…

I am grateful:

1.   Penny seems to like the Bil Jac dog food, which I was given a sample of yesterday.
2.   My computer works extremely well.
3.   I am much happier with my Droid than I was with my BlackBerry.
4.   Leigh came to visit a little while.
5.   My ticket for Nikon School came today.

It has been a very quiet Thursday for us here. I hope your day has been enjoyable. Take a few moments to exercise your creativity. I have faith that you can do something wonderful to share with the world.

As a prompt, write about an aspect of creativity. You can write a poem, story, or journal entry, whichever you like. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for visiting my blog. If you enjoyed your time here, please consider subscribing to Chronicles. I appreciate your thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, so please leave me a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 349

Journal entry:

Midnight Oil

Up all
Night once again
Working on the projects
I just never seem able to
Complete beneath the bright light of daytime.
Taking extra hours I have gained
From the deepest darkness
Of night, which holds
Me tight

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, December 23, 2012

Photographs:

My sweet puppy dog, Hope… She is the sweetest baby girl…

Polished rocks…

The page I worked on through the night and into the afternoon…

I am grateful:

1.   I am able to stay up all night on occasion.
2.   I completed the page without too much trouble.
3.   Mom was excited when I suggested we go see the Christmas lights at Life University.
4.   The GPS helped me get us there easily.
5.   We ate supper at Popeye’s.

I hope your Sunday has been as rewarding as mine. I thoroughly enjoyed my extended day. Now I ask that you make the effort to do something creative. Surely if I can accomplish all I have, you can write a few imaginative lines.

As a prompt write about something special you have done with your loved ones in preparation for Christmas or whatever holiday you may celebrate during this season. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I am very grateful that you chose to visit my blog. Your thoughts, suggestions, or criticism are always welcome, so please leave a comment. If you enjoyed your visit here with me, perhaps you would consider subscribing to Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 348

Journal entry”

Emerging Graces

In every moment
There is a magic to be
Discovered if you
Only take the time to look
Beyond the surface of things.

Love threads its way through
Every interaction with
Each person you know,
Even infusing the time
You spend outside in nature.

The pets gracing your
Life share all their hearts with you
So unselfishly,
Reminding you of God’s own
Unconditional caring.

You are utterly
And completely adored by
The great Creator
And all your time is amply
Blessed so you accomplish much.

When you feel exposed
And downtrodden remember
The universe lends
Itself to your deep desires
Happily fulfilling dreams.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Saturday, December 22, 2012

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I am grateful:

1.   Aileen brought homemade cookies, and I ate some.
2.   I napped all afternoon, and woke up feeling rested.
3.   Mom ate well at supper time.
4.   Jeremy called to verify plans for Christmas dinner.
5.   I really like the new Rolling Stones CDs.

I hope you have had a good Saturday. With only a few days before Christmas I wish you all the best of the season. You are a creative individual with the ability to make wonderful work to share with the world. I encourage you to use your innate talent and create something now.

As a prompt, write about the challenge of creativity. I know you are able to write a poem, story, or journal entry, if you just make an effort. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I appreciate your visiting my blog. I hope you will share what you found here with others. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism please leave me a comment. You might like to subscribe to Chronicles so you get daily updates.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 343

Journal entry:

Uncertainty

I am not so sure
You know me or I know you
Because I, myself,
Am a mystery to me,
Unknown and unknowable.

Every day I learn
Something new about myself,
So how am I to
Fully comprehend who you
Might in reality be?

I encourage you,
I attempt to lift you up,
But I have no true
Idea what you think inside
Of your own sovereign mind.

Only God surely
Knows the interior heart
Of each one of us,
We live our lives according
To our own good devices.

Jesus lives and He
Alone redeems us from our
Base inclinations,
We are left to live within
The confines of His great love.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Monday, December 17, 2012

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I am grateful:

1.   I finished reading Savage Lands by Clare Clark this morning.
2.   I slept without waking up coughing last night.
3.   I seem to be almost well.
4.   There is a great deal of beauty in the world.
5.   I took a nap this afternoon because I was cold.

I have enjoyed my Monday. I hope you have had a good day as well. Before you retire for the evening, I urge you to do something creative. It will enhance your day, and perhaps someone else’s.

As a prompt, write a poem, story, or journal entry including the words: moments, choices, myriad, omniscient, mystery.
If you use this prompt please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I would appreciate knowing your thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, so please leave a comment. If you enjoyed what you found here you might want to follow Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 342

Journal entry:

Supportive

I am
Someone who tries
To bring happiness and
Encouragement to the lives of
Others with whom I come in contact each
Day, but know I fall woefully
Short of what I aspire
To accomplish,
I try

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, December 16, 2012

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I am grateful:

1.   It has rained all day.
2.   I slept peacefully while it rained.
3.   The concert last night was wonderful.
4.   Mom enjoyed the meal I served for supper.
5.   We have shelter from the storms.

I hope you have had a relaxing and enjoyable Sunday. If you have not already done some creative work, you should do that now. It will brighten your day and possibly someone else’s. I am confident that you have the ability to add value to the world.

As a prompt, write about an event you have attended or watched on television. You might write a poem, story, or journal entry that intrigues us. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

It is wonderful to be able to share my thoughts with you. I hope you will share your comments with me. Thank you for visiting Chronicles. You can easily follow this blog if you like.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 341

Journal entry:

When There Is Crisis

When things
Fall apart and
Madness appears to rule
Our world, there is a safe haven,
A place, a person to whom we can turn
His name is Jesus and He stands
Ready to take us in arms
Give us hope of
Heaven

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Saturday, December 15, 2012

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I am grateful:

1.   I talked to my friend Dana last night, and greatly enjoyed our conversation.
2.   I was able to go back to sleep after being awakened by a phone call this morning.
3.   We had some extra extension cords.
4.   Jeremy came, cleaned our gutters, and check out the truck.
5.   I found out there is a small raise in my Social Security for 2013.

I have had a nice Saturday. I hope you were able to relax and enjoy your day. Before your day is over, take time to work creatively. It will spice up your day and give it more meaning.

As a prompt, write about what Christmas, or the holiday you celebrate during this season, means to you. You might write an expressive poem, a whimsical story, or a simple journal entry. Just apply your imagination and write.

Thank you for visiting my blog. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share with me, please leave a comment. To receive daily updates you can subscribe to Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

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