Why do you blog? Something that started out as a sounding board quickly became a tool I once used to declutter my mind. I’ve always had a tendency to jot down whatever it was I thinking at the time on a piece of paper and then toss it away…sort of my way of letting go. … Continue reading WhEYE…
Tag: dailyprompt
HERE AND THEN.
Write a letter to your 100-year-old self. What’s goin on Bucko, We’ve come a very long way! Some folks were able to make it with us and we’ve lost some a long the way. The cool thing about life is, it’s continual…we may lose them in the physical but they become our eyes, ears and … Continue reading HERE AND THEN.
Listen…
What advice would you give to your teenage self? If there was a chance I could sit and talk with my teenage self I would tell him that confidence in self is key. Growing up confidence was something I lacked tremendously. There were plenty of times where self confidence would’ve served me very well. Especially … Continue reading Listen…
Drifting….
Do you enjoy daydreaming? And what do you learn about yourself? Seeing/feeling myself drift into space is fun, especially on those chaotic days at work. Daydreaming has been something I’ve encountered since I was a kid. Many people try not to acknowledge the fact that they daydreaming because it may force them to admit that … Continue reading Drifting….
us.
What is your favorite piece of art? And why? The Human form, I believe is a work of art. All of the intricacies that come the human form are amazing to see and experience. From the amount of different ways we can express our feelings by simply moving our face to the way our bodies … Continue reading us.
CHANGE.
If you had the power to change one law, what would it be and why? Trying to narrow down the list of laws I’d change is something that took a while to think of. It was between the regulation of recreational marijuana use at the federal level or a law eliminating the Electoral College and … Continue reading CHANGE.
Light Bulb
Recall a recent moment where you felt inspired. Think about what caused that moment. Leading up to this past birthday, I kept feeling like this year would be something special simply because I was going into with it a renewed energy. On the day of my birthday I told myself I’d choose violence all year … Continue reading Light Bulb
Chin Up, Chest out.
What can you do today, to brighten someone else’s day? One thing I’ve noticed that could instantly brighten up someone’s is actually listening with intent when they’re speaking about something they’re passionate about. Often times, people have hidden passions and aspirations that they don’t speak on simply because they feel like people genuinely don’t care … Continue reading Chin Up, Chest out.
Next Chapter.
What books do you want to read? For some time now I’ve told myself I wanted to read various versions of the Bible front to back, as well as other religious texts. The “Egyptian Book Of The Dead” is also something I’ve taken an interest in. The night we left the pier a friend of … Continue reading Next Chapter.
Sh*t’s and Giggls
What do you enjoy doing most in your leisure time? Absolutely nothing! Is quite possibly my favorite thing to do. Just letting my mind wander and being still. More recently though, I’ve gotten back into writing. The more I do it, the more I look forward to the next time I’ll get to write again. … Continue reading Sh*t’s and Giggls
LionEl
Write about your first name: its meaning, significance, etymology, etc. First and foremost I’ve liked my name since a child even though people referred to it as an “old” name. It seemed to have fit me from back then. I’d say it had a certain majesty to it that comes with the first four letters. … Continue reading LionEl
Who knows….
What's your dream job? As a kid I’d always tell people that when I got older I wanted to be a garbage man lol….but that was only so I could ride on the side of the truck. Once i put though into I realized that I’ve never really thought about having a “dream job” per … Continue reading Who knows….
Lead….
What makes a good leader? Foresight, respect, understanding, empathy, emotional intelligence….just to name a few a characteristics. As an effective leader the need for power can’t be in your wheel house. There has to come a time when being “in charge” no longer matters as much as accomplishing whatever the collective goal is. Will there … Continue reading Lead….
DuhClutter
Where can you reduce clutter in your life? Writing this on three hours of sleep in the last 36 hours so pardon my typos and poor punctuation. As someone who takes pride in learning to keep clutter to a minimum, one area I would say I’d like to cut down on the clutter would be…on … Continue reading DuhClutter
LIONel
What is your favorite animal? What’s in a name? Right? Always having an affinity for Lions and what makes them tick, I’ve grown more and more infatuated with them. Though labeled as aggressive animals…they’re very laid back creatures. The aggressiveness only shows itself when necessary, at least from the Lion. Due to the fact that … Continue reading LIONel
Ghosts of Futures Past
Do you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Why? Understanding that time is simply a concept created to be able to track our place in history. I try to apply that logic in reminding myself to remain as present as possible. It also feels as though I tend to think more … Continue reading Ghosts of Futures Past
From The Hip
What is your mission? Sheesh, that’s a heavy question. Just about every time I feel as though I’ve figured what my mission is in this life…the mark gets set out further. Something I’ve heard from the lips of my grandmother since a child was, “to whom much is given, much is tested.” Honestly speaking I … Continue reading From The Hip
PROMPTly
What are your thoughts on the concept of living a very long life? A long life is optimal of course but…..if left up to my conditions, being fully conscious of myself and my surroundings is a must for me. Seeing people that live to a point where they have no idea of who they are … Continue reading PROMPTly
ImPROMPTvization
What could you do differently? Not really one for the “if I could go back and change this, I would…” train of thought but in answering this prompt I’ll entertain. Obviously with hindsight being 20/20, one constant that always caused me to second guess myself in moments that I more than likely would’ve faired very … Continue reading ImPROMPTvization
ImPROMTPtwo
You get to build your perfect space for reading and writing. What’s it like? This space would be very quiet of course. Lots of access to natural light more so for the reading but for writing portion I’d want to be able to see the stars above me. Obviously I can’t write in total darkness … Continue reading ImPROMTPtwo
Respect. 