Creativity Project Year Two-Day 17

Journal entry:

The cover of my new journal…

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There are
Both winners and
Losers, but at least they
All have the courage to compete
In the game, therefore they are worthy of
Respect no matter where they end
Up, life’s challenges are
Quite difficult,
Just try

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Friday, January 25, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   I slept very well.
2.   I was able to begin on this month’s Sweetwater Camera Club page for the Chapel Hill News & Views.
3.   Outlook finally began working again after giving problems all day.
4.   Mom is a little better today.
5.   There are good moments even on bad days.

This has been a pleasant productive Friday. I hope you have accomplished all you hoped today. Now, while you have a few moments to spare, I recommend you exercise your creativity and make something to share with the world. You have the talent, just use it.

As a prompt, make a list of things of which you are proud. This might give you something to write about in the future. It will no doubt make you recognize some of the strengths you possess. 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 thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share, please leave a comment. You might want to follow Chronicles for future updates.

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 14

Journal entry:

Intricacy

Sometimes I wonder
How things have come to be as
They exist today,
We started out with so much
Less than we have presently.

People are growing
In greater complexity
With each passing day,
Aided by technology
That advances very fast.

Would those who lived just
One hundred years ago be
Totally surprised
By who we have now become
And the magic we perform?

Some days I even
Find myself almost amazed
By accomplishments
I am able to make with
Computer technology.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Tuesday, January 22, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   I am caught up with my Bible reading.
2.   I talked to Jeremy today.
3.   I stayed home.
4.   The tractor was picked up for service.
5.   I thought to check Mom’s handicap placard and will be able to renew it before it expires on January 30th.

I hope your Tuesday was pleasant. Before you pack this day away as history take time to create something. You can write, paint, draw, take a photograph, or do whatever appeals to you.

As a prompt, write about how mood effects your creativity. Do you let your mood keep you from creating or do you work in spite of your feelings? When you are happy are you more imaginative or is it in somber moods when you create more? Write a poem, story, journal entry, or note to elaborate on later. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for spending your time here. Please share your comments with me. If you enjoyed your visit, perhaps you would like to subscribe to Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Day Two-Day 13

Journal entry:

Completion

I can,
I know this to
Be true if I simply
Make a constant effort toward
All accomplishments I wish to achieve.
The purpose of my whole life is
Contained within certain
Moments when I
Succeed.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Monday, January 21, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   I slept well without any nightmares.
2.   I found out the lawnmower will be picked up for service tomorrow.
3.   I have a few dollars left in my bank account and have paid all my bills for the month.
4.   I made an appointment for Penny’s yearly check up.
5.   Our supper was delicious.

This has been a enjoyable Monday. I hope your day was good as well. If you have not exercised your imagination by creating something today, I urge you to do that now. I know you have the ability because I do and we are not so different.

As a prompt, write about your approach to writing. Maybe you will tell us why you write, how you find subjects, or where you write. Whatever you wish to share is fine. 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 the moments you spend here are enjoyable. Should you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share with me, please leave a comment. If you would like you can follow Chronicles by entering your email address above.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 12

Journal entry:

Nearly, Dearly

Maybe
I do not know
Or deeply understand,
But I am led deeper into
Relationship with Christ the Savior by
The Holy Spirit who lives in
My heart always wooing
Me, bringing me
Closer

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, January 20, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   I spent over an hour thoroughly cleaning my bathroom during the night.
2.   I decided to stay up all night so that I would not miss going to church.
3.   I had a hot shower.
4.   I decided to stay for Worship Service, and it was much better than last week.
5.   Mom went to town with me this afternoon.
6.   Mom shopped with me at Sam’s Club.
7.   I have thought of a way to replace Mom’s Ensure if needed.
8.   I can make fruit smoothies that will be a good substitute.
9.   I got two nice shirts and two more devotionals for very good prices at Sam’s Club.
10. This blog challenges me to do more than I believe possible.

My Sunday has been fabulous. I hope you have enjoyed your day as well. Make time to nourish the creative part of yourself by making something wonderful to share with the world. You are talented enough to excel if you apply your efforts diligently.

As a prompt, write about your understanding of the purpose of the Bible. Even if you are not a Christian you likely have encountered the most popular book in all history. If you have questions, I will attempt to answer them, or search out an answer. Should you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I would love to read your thoughts, suggestions, or even criticism, so please leave a comment. If you enter your email above, you can join the mailing list for Chronicles and receive updates in your inbox.

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 8

Journal entry:

Flourishing

Sometimes
Someone takes on
Something that is beyond
Anything they have imagined
Possible for them to accomplish in
Ordinary times and succeeds
In performing better
Than anyone
Before

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   I caught up on some sleep today.
2.   I called Adobe, and they fixed my technical problems without charge.
3.   I did not have to go out.
4.   The broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower steamed well and Mom was able to eat them.
5.   Laura called and is going to bring the Ranger for me to use to carry the cans for recycling.

My Wednesday was very enjoyable. I hope yours was as well. Now, before you retire for the evening, I suggest you engage your imagination and produce something creative. Do not make any excuses, just get busy and make a wonderful contribution to our world. Your creativity enhances your life and those of others.

As a prompt, write about your observations regarding your pets. Maybe your cat does something unbelievable, or your dog should be commended. Tell us all about it in a poem, story, journal entry, or note to elaborate upon later. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I attempt to create something that will entertain. You may have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share, so please leave a comment. If you like, please follow Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 7

Journal entry:

Personal Censor

Out loud
I do not say
All that I am thinking,
It would not be polite to give
Voice to every thought which crosses my mind’s
Threshold, most people would deem me
Crazier than I am
If I spoke more
Freely

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Tuesday, January 15, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   After being awakened by a phone call I went back to bed this morning and got some extra rest.
2.   I set up an appointment with a dietitian to discuss Mom’s nutrition needs.
3.   I managed to get AT&T to remove the $24.00 of extra charges they had affixed to my account.
4.   Mom enjoyed the supper I prepared this evening.
5.   I have shelter, food, clothing, clean water, transportation, and companionship.
6.   Alex talked to me on Voxer this evening.

My Tuesday involved some aggravation, I hope yours was more pleasant. I am quite fed up with AT&T, but do not see how I can replace them. Enough of that, you should dedicate some time to creativity. I know that you can do it, because I do. Your voice can immensely enrich the world. Your experience could help someone through their own struggles, so share a bit of your heart.

As a prompt, write about how you censor yourself. This could be very serious, or you could approach it comically. If you use the prompt, please share a link to your creation in the comments below.

I want to thank you for taking time to read my blog. I hope you found something you enjoyed. Share your thoughts, suggestions, or criticism by leaving a comment for me. If you would like, you can subscribe to Chronicles to receive future updates.

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 5

Journal entry:

Defined

I am
Moving ever
Closer to my Jesus
Who is constantly near to me
He is faithful, merciful, unfailing
Kind to me in every moment
Never deserting my
Side where He dwells
Always

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, January 13, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   I did not go back to bed after getting up this morning.
2.   I found a good parking place at church.
3.   I was able to participate in the discussion in Sunday School.
4.   I chose to stay for Worship Service.
5.   My best friend, Reba, called.

I hope you enjoyed your Sunday. I had a very good day. Now that you are taking some time to relax I urge you to commit yourself to doing creative work. You can make something wonderful if you try.

As a prompt, use the word defined in a poem, story, journal entry, or a simple note to elaborate upon later. You may think of this as a language exercise, or some other way. Whatever comes to mind, write it down. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for spending your time with me. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share with me, please leave a comment. You might enjoy subscribing to Chronicles. I am not sure what the future holds, but for now I am committed to creating something each day and posting it here.

Always,
Jo Ann

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