Monthly Archives: October 2018

Something Wonderful

Posted on October 6, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

Here is something lovely to inspire us as we rest and rejuvenate ourselves: Native American Prayer I walk with beauty before me. I walk with beauty behind me. I walk with beauty above me. I walk with beauty below me. … Continue reading →

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Short Stories

Posted on October 5, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

Now that autumn is officially here, it’s the perfect time to take a survey of projects that are close to being finished and to polish them so they sparkle. And one way to jump start yourself is submitting to contests. … Continue reading →

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Four Qualities

Posted on October 4, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

Mastery — how we crave it and chase it! The Art of Loving by Eric Fromm is a pithy yet powerful exploration of what it takes to be a loving person. Penned in the 1950s, in many ways, it is … Continue reading →

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Marcus Motivates

Posted on October 3, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.”   Marcus Aurelius A busy fellow – Marcus was one indeed! Known as one of … Continue reading →

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Classic Structure

Posted on October 2, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett — what a wonder! I revisited this lovely story recently and was struck once gain by its soul-satisfying structure. First published in 1911, in the past 100 years, it has never been out … Continue reading →

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Happy Writers

Posted on October 1, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“Remember this: that very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.”      Marcus Aurelius Widely admired for his contributions to Stoic philosophy, our boy Marcus cultivated a minimalist approach to … Continue reading →

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