365 Creativity Project-Day 360

Journal entry:

Living Unresolved

A new year begins,
I have no resolutions;
Failing so many,
I resolved to never make
Any promises to break.

It simplifies things,
There is less disappointment;
I just move along
With the flow as life goes on
Leaning on God, doing my best.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Thursday, January 3, 2013

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I am grateful:

1.   I woke up very early.
2.   My dream gave me a good idea.
3.   I decided to go see if Family Christian Store was open even though I have received no emails from them in a while.
4.   Ross had dog treats that the dogs seem to like a lot.
5.   I found some devotionals to read this year.

I had a very good Thursday. I hope your day was pleasant as well. Please take time to do something creative now before your day is over. There is no reason to keep you from using your imagination. It is free, easy, and very beneficial, so get busy.

As a prompt, write about something unresolved. This might be a situation, relationship, or simply a lack of resolution. Write whatever appeals to 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. Your comments are welcome, so leave one if you please. You might want to subscribe to Chronicles for daily updates, but please continue to visit as well.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 359

Journal entry:

Farewells

Goodbye
Is not easy
To say to those you love
With all your heart and very soul,
But it has to be done from time to time.
When it is all said and done, you
Must say fervent prayers that
You will soon meet
Again

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Tuesday, January 2, 2013

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I am grateful:

1.   I was able to go back to sleep after being awakened by a phone call at 6:00 this morning.
2.   Alex called this afternoon.
3.   Alex and Laura came out to the house and saw Mom.
4.   I called ahead so we were seated sooner at Outback.
5.   I was able to drive home safely.

I hope your Tuesday has been a good one. I rather enjoyed my day although saying goodbye to Alex was bittersweet. Now, while you are able, put your imagination to work and create something. I know you have the ability, you must only make an effort.

As a prompt, write about saying goodbye to someone or something you care about. I remember when I was a child I had a special way of saying goodbye to the lake at the end of Summer, you may recall something similar. Just write whatever is on your heart. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I am so thankful you took time out of your busy life to read my blog. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share with me, please leave a comment. Should you wish to get daily updates, you may subscribe to Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

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 354

Journal entry:

Stuffed Companion

If I were a teddy bear
Would you love me and hold me
Tight all through the darkest night?

Would you keep me in your room
In a very special place
And share your moments with me?

If I were a teddy bear
Would you tell me your secrets,
Letting me inside your life?

Would you be happy with me
Every single day and night
Instead of discarding me?

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Friday, December 28, 2012

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I am grateful:

1.   I was able to catch a nap before going out today.
2.   We did not have to wait very long at Doctor Desai’s office.
3.   There was no one at Doctor Anjum’s office, so Mom was able to have her blood work drawn quickly.
4.   Sam’s Club was not crowded today.
5.   We were able to avoid Wal-Mart.

I hope you had a good Friday, my day was quite nice. Please take time to do something creative before your day is over. You can make a wonderful contribution to the world.

As a prompt, write about a teddy bear. Maybe one from your childhood, or metaphorically. Just use your unlimited imagination and write. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for visiting my blog. If you have something to say, please leave a comment. Subscriptions to Chronicles are available if you wish to sign up.

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

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