Creativity Project Year Two-Day 51

Journal entry:

Uneasy Quiet

Silence…
Usually
Something I much enjoy,
But when the words are taken out
Of the day by someone I dearly love
It makes for a miserable
Time bereft of all joy,
I hope it gets
Better

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Thursday, February 28, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   Hope is my puppy dog and does not hold grudges against me.
2.   God loves me in spite of my faults.
3.   I was able to do some shopping today so I will not have to go out tomorrow.
4.   Wal-Mart had Cream of Asparagus Soup and I bought three cans.
5.   Reba called me this evening and will be in our area during March, so we might see each other.

This has been a miserable Thursday, but I hope your day was full of goodness. Take a few minutes and do something creative. I know you have much to share with the world if you just open up your heart.

As a prompt, include the phrase: Don’t wait to get started in a poem, story, or journal entry. This is another saying from the wrapper of a Hall’s cough drop. It got me writing, I bet it could help you too. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I apologize for being a bit down tonight. When Mom is unhappy with me it makes me sad and out of sorts. I hope maybe you will be encouraged that even on a bad day it is possible to do creative work. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share, please leave a comment. I hope you will visit again, if you would like to receive email updates, you can subscribe to Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 50

Journal entry:

Christ

He is
All powerful,
We are all fallible;
He is so completely loving,
We are often consumed by awful hate;
He came, a Lamb, to be slaughtered,
We have choice to believe;
He’s devoted,
Jesus

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, February 27, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   I did not drown when I was learning to water ski.
2.   I regained most of my faculties after a horrible overdose.
3.   I did not die when I tried to kill myself.
4.   Jesus did not count His life to dear to sacrifice for my salvation.
5.   God loves each and every one of us, and wishes none to perish, but all to come to repentance and belief, receiving eternal life.

This has been a thoughtful Wednesday for me. I hope your day brought you success. Use your many talents to do something creative now. I know you have the ability to accomplish wonderful things if you only devote some time to doing so.

As a prompt, write about why you hold the beliefs you do. You may be much better at explaining yourself than I am. 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 see fit to come back often, but you may also want to subscribe to Chronicles for future updates. I you have thoughts, suggestion, or criticism to share, please leave me a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 39

Journal entry:

Thankful

Cannot
Have everything
I want, but am content
That I have many of the things
I most urgently need and some great things
That I definitely do not
In any way deserve
Life has turned out
Quite good

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Saturday, February 16, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   I had a bowl of Lucky Charms for breakfast.
2.   Mom gave me a photographer’s vest for Valentine’s Day, which I got to wear today.
3.   Almost all my equipment fit in the vest.
4.   It did not rain, although it was quite cold.
5.   My contacts did not irritate my eyes so I was able to have my picture taken.

Me at Clinton Preserve, taken by Hoke Smith, my photography class instructor and president of Sweetwater Camera Club.

I had a fabulous Saturday, although I am still thawing out. I hope your day was enjoyable. Before you retire this evening, please take some time to engage your imagination and work creatively. You will not regret it.

As a prompt, write a thankful poem, story, or journal entry. You are without doubt surrounded by things for which to be thankful so focus. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I am so glad you took time to visit my blog. I hope you will come back often, but you might also want to subscribe to Chronicles so you get email updates. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism you wish to share, please leave me a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 37

Journal entry:

Love Abounds

Love is
Embodied in
Every moment, every
Day, even if you are not quite
Aware of its presence, it does exist,
You do not have to be involved
With a lover to have
Experience
Of Love

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Thursday, February 14, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   The first thing my Mom said to me this morning was, “Happy Valentine’s Day!”
2.   I am not depressed by not being in a love relationship at this time.
3.   My package arrived in the mail today.
4.   The photographer’s vest is nearly the perfect fit although I was unsure what size to order.
5.   I will not have to worry that my camera battery might go dead anymore, because I now have an extra one.

I had a wonderful Valentine’s Day and I hope you did too. Before you go to bed, engage your imagination in doing something creative. Surely you have some thoughts to share with the world.

As a prompt, in honor of Valentine’s Day, write about love. You could write a poem, story, or journal entry about romantic love, love of family, God’s love, or whatever focus pleases you. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog. I hope you found something enjoyable here. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, please leave me a comment. Maybe you would like to subscribe to Chronicles for updates by email.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 16

Journal entry:

Perspiration

Inspiration is
An indubitable gift,
God given blessing,
But it is not required to
Perform the writer’s great work.

Creativity
Stirs within everyone’s soul,
It must be applied
With sublime dedication
Producing entrancing lines.

Believing one can
Accomplish many worthy
Goals leads to success,
Overwhelming happiness,
And highest public regard.

Each person achieves
Whatever their desires make
Manifest in life,
Writing is valuable-
A wonderful craft and art.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Thursday, January 24, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   I was able to catch up my reading overnight.
2.   I found a parking place at the courthouse.
3.   I did not have to stand in line in the tag office.
4.   I took the power of attorney with me so I was able to get Mom’s handicap placard.
5.   I went by the library and picked up some wonderful books after over a year away from the library.

I stayed up all night and then went into town to take care of business today. I was quite busy. I hope you had a productive day as well. You know I believe you can create so get busy and apply some effort to making something wondrous.

As a prompt, make a commitment to work creatively regularly. Maybe you cannot do it each day, but you can devote a time each week. Write about your dedication to a plan. Then stick to your commitment. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below. The accountability might help your resolve.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope you found something that challenged and encouraged you here. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, please leave a comment. Maybe you need future updates delivered to your inbox, if so please subscribe to Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 9

Journal entry:

Meandering Thoughts

Wondering,
Wandering mind,
Wide ranging over
A variety of things
Leading in directions
That are new, different
Taking me to places never
Known, never experienced
In the totality of my life.
If I open my heart, soul,
To explore challenges
I have not faced in
Times before now
I can accomplish
Things beyond
My wildest
Dreams.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Thursday, January 17, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   The dietitian called and I gave her some information.
2.   I decided to call Mom’s doctor’s office and ask them to fax the lab results to me.
3.   My fax machine worked.
4.   I did not have to drive to town.
5.   Mom enjoyed the supper I prepared this evening.

This was a very good Thursday for me. I hope your day was also pleasant. I opened up my imagination and created something, you can do the same thing if only you make an effort. I know you have the ability to accomplish whatever you desire. No one can stop you.

As a prompt, write about your experience with technology. You could write a poem, story, journal entry, or note that tells about your past or current relationship with the devices that permeate our world. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thanks so much for coming here and reading my thoughts. Should you have something to share with me, leave a comment. If you enjoyed your visit here, please consider subscribing to Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 6

Journal entry:

Victory From Defeat

Today
Held challenges
I was unable to
Meet, but I tried my very best
To keep the promises I gladly made
And was rewarded with blessings
I never expected
God remembered
My heart

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Monday, January 14, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   My alarm woke me.
2.   I was kept safe through my driving today.
3.   I finally found the truck after losing it in the parking lot.
4.   Alicia and I had a pleasant visit.
5.   I have learned to ask questions when I think there might be opportunities in the answers.

My Monday was a mixture of difficulty and triumph. I hope yours was a great success. After all the ups and downs I have taken time to work creatively and I urge you to do the same. If you try, you may be pleasantly surprised by what you accomplish.

As a prompt, write about the silver lining in your day. I often find the greatest blessings come when I am immersed in stormy situations. Amidst trouble there is usually still something to make me smile, I bet it is the same for you. Write about it. It will help you appreciate your day. 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 encouragement here. Please take time to leave a comment should you have something to share with me. You can subscribe to Chronicles to receive future updates.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 4

Journal entry:

Destined

Purpose
Is not always
Easily discerned, but
Each of us is given tasks to
Accomplish in our lives if we will but
Concentrate upon our efforts
And realize God has
Requirements He
Gives us

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Saturday, January 12, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   I had energy to make it through this day.
2.   I left early enough.
3.   I was dressed appropriately.
4.   I won the free ticket to Nikon School.
5.   Mom decided to buy a GPS and I now feel confident to go to new places.
6.   The fraudulent charge on my bank account did not go through.
7.   I will have enough money to pay my phone bills.
8.   I took the remote for my camera and learned how to use it.
9.   I had a safe trip to the Waverly and back.
10. Mom got upset with me, but we worked it out.

I had an excellent Saturday although I found a letter we received troublesome. I hope your day met your expectations. If you have not already exercised your creativity, I recommend you do it now. Maybe you could make a habit of doing one or more creative things each day. Devoting yourself to the task will enrich your life and you will be surprised how much you accomplish.

As a prompt, write about purpose. You may feel you have a grand purpose or none at all. Elaborate on your thoughts in a poem, story, journal entry, or note to expand on a later date. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I am very grateful you chose to visit my blog. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share with me, please leave a comment. Should you desire to, please follow Chronicles for future updates. Do come back to visit again.

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

Photographs:

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

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