5 things to grow on

A Friday Special Download

I have created hundreds of creative prompts in the last 5 years. Hundreds! I play with them, have curated a little space for them to sit pretty on my desk. I design cards to use like an oracle when I need writing inspiration. Recycling prompts differently each time has left me feeling powerful. I greet each prompt where I’m at in that moment and they always work out differently than before.

“5 things” is the prompt that falls into my lap the most. It’s not unique, it doesn’t require a large dump of ideas to do it, it is simply put- a list of 5 things.

This week, 5 things wanted to be more. It wanted to be the start of something more glorious that just a list or brain dump. It wanted to be a touch stone to short notes of brilliant awarenesses across the days I live within the wholeness of life. Tiny pockets of golden lines that pluck at your heart, stir your limitless imagination. If they inspire you, bonus points all around.

From this moment forward 5 things will land into your lap on Friday’s. A fun way to bring the party to your doorstep and celebrate the weekend. They will be brief, no explanation, a sideways glimpse and you’re done.

I hope you love them as much I will love gathering them. Without further ado…

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5 Things~ August 20, 2021

1. Buy the nicer cupcake liners- the cheap ones are never worth the .63 savings.

2. When you know you should get up and move- I mean the ache in your bones, every cell in your body begging you- do it. Something is trying to shake free.

3. The numb place is really a confining place for the mind while appearing vast and freeing.

4. Our untamed thoughts are our only true affliction.

5. Never underestimate the power of the early morning sun, vinegar, and a hug.