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 352

Journal entry:

Happiness Bestowed

Pretty
Presents appear
To brighten up the end
Of the year and lift the spirits
Up beyond where they have been in despair
Gifts are given with cheerful hearts
Transferring gladness to
Recipients
Smiling

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Photographs:

The Rolling Stones 50…

My HTC EVO Design and case…

My new Cross pen…

I am grateful:

1.   I slept late today and got some extra rest.
2.   Things were on sale at PetSmart.
3.   I was able to get the things I wanted at Michael’s.
4.   I managed to buy the pen I wanted.
5.   Alex apologized to me last night.

I hope your Wednesday was good. I enjoyed my day and felt less depressed than I have for several days. Now I recommend you exercise your creativity. I know you can use your imagination to make something wonderful.

As a prompt, write about gifts. These could be things, qualities, talents, whatever appeals to you. Just write a poem, story, or journal entry about gifts. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for spending your time visiting my blog. I appreciate your input, so please leave a comment. If you enjoyed your time here, perhaps you would like to subscribe to Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 351

Journal entry:

Holiday Gifts

Christmas
Comes only once
Per year bringing with it
Loads of happiness and good cheer
To share with people everywhere and it
Calls us to remember the gift
God sent to us on Earth,
His only son,
Jesus

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Tuesday, December 25, 2012

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I am grateful:

1.   There were leftovers from yesterday’s feast to eat today.
2.   I was able to talk to my best friend, Reba.
3.   Mom was here with me.
4.   Christmas comes but once a year.
5.   God sent His only Son to free us.

I hope you have had a glorious Christmas Day. If you feel inclined, write down some of your thoughts or otherwise exercise your imagination. Maybe you would like to share a photo from your day, whatever pleases you.

As a prompt, write about something you are anticipating in the next year. You might want to use the form of a poem, a story, or a journal entry. Just get busy and write. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for visiting my blog. Your thoughts, suggestions, or criticism are always welcome, so please leave a comment. If you would like, you can subscribe to Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 350

Journal entry:

Discarded

Respect
He does not have
For me anymore, but
I guess it is no wonder at
All, I only always tried to do my best
For him , giving him all I could.
Maybe he is now ashamed
To be a son
Of mine.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Monday, December 24, 2012

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I am grateful:

1.   I got some sleep last night.
2.   Hope calmed down after I put her Thunder Shirt on.
3.   We spent time with Jeremy, Christy, Jayden, and Linda.
4.   Jayden liked her present.
5.   Linda seemed to like her present.

I hope you have had a wonderful Monday, especially since it is Christmas Eve. Please take time to do something creative before you retire this evening. It will be a great gift to yourself and the universe.

As a prompt, write about a gift you have given. 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 my down mood, usually I am not like this. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas. If you wish you can follow Chronicles by entering your email address above. Please leave a comment, should you have something to share with me.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 346

Journal entry:

Anyway

Sometimes
It is very
Hard to keep a bright smile
On your face when disappointment
Weighs you down, but you must remember you
Have the choice to make happiness
Your outlook in spite of
Circumstances
Always

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Thursday, December 20, 2012

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I am grateful:

1.   I have my Droid.
2.   I joined WWE Fan Council today.
3.   I finally found something I thought Jayden would like.
4.   I received confirmation on going to Nikon School on January 12th.
5.   We had Subway sandwiches for supper.

I hope you have had a good Thursday. My day has been full of highs and lows. One of the highlights of my day is working creatively and I am sure if you will engage your imagination, it will brighten your day. It only takes a few moments to write, paint, or take a photograph, so do it now.

As a prompt, write about one of your shopping experiences. This might be a trip to the grocery, or a search for the perfect gift for someone you love. Just write. 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 enjoyed your time here and would consider subscribing to Chronicles. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, please leave a comment.

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

365 Creativity Project-Day 331

Journal entry:

Evidently

A design that is
Intelligent flows throughout
All of creation,
Beauty that transcends limits
Of imagination exists.

No random chance could
Have brought about such wondrous
Formations and life
Forms as are present in our
Widely diverse universe.

The great Creator
Turned His able hands to work
Making wonderful
Creatures and living things to
Delight himself and humans.

Still the Lord does not
Require anyone believe
In His omniscience
He simply leaves evidence
For each of us to discern.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, December 5, 2012

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I am grateful:

1.   I got a card from my friend, Ray.
2.   Alex came to visit today.
3.   Alex paid for the case and screen protector for my Droid.
4.   Alex’s old computer came on.
5.   I have written over 240 poems this year.

I had a great Wednesday, although I am still coughing quite a lot. I hope your day was rewarding. Make it better by using your creativity to make something fabulous to share with the world. I know you have the talent and ability to accomplish whatever you set your mind to doing.

As a prompt, write about some sort of design. You might have a different perspective to my own and might want to write in argument against my poem, or you might want to write about something else entirely. Just write. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

If you are a regular reader I hope you know how much I appreciate your loyalty. If you are new, I hope you enjoyed your visit. I recommend you subscribe to Chronicles if you would like daily updates. Your comments help me improve, so please leave one.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 329

Journal entry:

Only Words

Language
Is magical
It opens up new worlds
Calling mankind to the very
Heights and limits of our accomplishment
Lending us the strength to do more
Than we can imagine
Is possible
Language

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Monday, December 3, 2012

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I am grateful:

1.   There are antibiotics.
2.   I was able to get some Christmas presents for Mom.
3.   Mom liked the two shirts and cup that I gave her.
4.   I got a new Droid phone (which may be too complicated for me to understand) and can retire my poor BlackBerry.
5.   Alex got to Douglasville safely.

I am still recovering from my bronchitis, but I had a fantastic Monday. I hope your day was equally wonderful. I have made the effort to work creatively and so should you. There is no reason you cannot make something great to share with the world. Just make the effort and see what you can accomplish.

As a prompt, write about language. I mused over this all afternoon without benefit of an instrument to record my thoughts. You can write a poem, story, or journal entry while you are sitting down. I encourage you to explore the world of words.

I am so glad you took the time to visit my blog. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, please leave a comment. I hope you enjoyed my entry today and encourage you to follow Chronicles for daily updates.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 319

Journal entry:

I wrote the following poem in answer to the prompt at Poetic Asides. I hope you will visit that site for inspiration.

Profound Affection

My love is deep, deep
As outer space is wide, deep
As the blue ocean,
Deep enough for you to sink
Into almost forever.

I hold you inside
The heart of me, so tightly,
I will never let
You go because you do mean
The whole wide world to me now.

We are family
Our bonds are very deep and
Tight altogether,
No one can break us apart
Because we love each other.

I never forget
How dear you remain to me,
I am reminded
How precious are the ties of
Our generations of blood.

Deep is the meaning
Of our lives joined together
And deep is the love
We continue sharing with
One another every day.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Friday, November 23, 2012

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I am grateful:

1.   Today was a relaxing and quiet day.
2.   My dog, Hope, is a comfort to me.
3.   Jeremy and Christy brought enough food for our supper.
4.   I am able to write with some skill.
5.   I had outstanding teachers who helped me learn.

I hope you had a rewarding Friday. Spend a bit of your time now working creatively. You can accomplish much if you simply apply yourself to making an effort. The world awaits your greatness.

As a prompt, write about someone or something that means a great deal to you. You might write about how that person or thing influences your life. Just take time to write with conviction. 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 have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share with me in the comments. You may want to follow Chronicles if you enjoyed your visit here.

Always,
Jo Ann

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