Thankful …
One of my friend’s favorite daily practices is a gratitude journal. Every day, she wraps up her day by saying what she is thankful for. It can be something little, or something really big. A cup of coffee. Some quiet time with a book. A phone call with a friend. An unexpected gift. A good conversation. I’ve tried to follow in her footsteps, but after forgetting and remembering and forgetting and remembering, I decided I am grateful she is grateful, and I am grateful when I remember to be grateful! I’m not the type of person that wants to load myself down with responsibilities that are supposed to make me a better person but ultimately make me disappointed in myself. Gratitude is supposed to be a good thing! During this time of Thanksgiving, take a moment to be thankful for the wonder of you — without any extra assignments! You are a great friend. A good high-fiver. A nice person. Celebrate that. But if you do need a little extra writing boost, check out the prompts on your right! And one last thing — I’m thankful for you!
Writing Prompts
- Ring
The phone is ringing. It’s loud and incessant. You push ignore, but they call back. They won’t stop calling until you answer the phone. Who is on the other end of the line? And why are they calling at this time of the day?
… - The reliability of pie
There’s a pie sitting on your character’s counter (pick any character you want to explore). What flavor is the pie? Who made it? Why did they make it? Are they ever going to make another one? Did their grandmother ever make them pie? What about their mom? How does pie make them feel? Are they very particular about how the pie is cut, or just happy to get it onto the plate? Take your time and explore that pie!
… - A poem for fall
Answer one question in each line of a poem:
- What does fall taste like?
- Who reminds you of fall?
- What is the sound of fall?
- What color is fall?
- What happens during the fall?
- Continue explaining what happens during fall.
- Who do you miss during fall?
- How does fall make you feel?