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Thankfully, the bite of winter has only appeared briefly here in Pennsylvania. In fact, it feels like spring has already arrived.
This poem, Deep Winter, explores not only the literal winter but the spiritual one; the winter we might experience on any given day.
You can hear the spoken-word version of Deep Winter below. The written-word version appears in the upcoming Pennsylvania Bards Eastern PA Poetry Review (Local Gems Press).
(more…)Posted in Uncategorized, tagged #Iamwriting, Inspirational, writing on August 3, 2018| 1 Comment »
The practice of writing is a solitary one.
Often that practice can make one feel distant, which I suppose makes sense. Stories of imaginary lands, essays about childhood memories, and faces that only you can see in your head are yours…and yours alone.
That’s why it’s so important to share your work.
The gap – that distant feeling – will shrink once you’ve actually communicated those memories (or stories) to a reader. Waiting until your work is perfect, in my opinion, is not a good plan. Not a good plan at all.
Because…it will delay joy.
My story, Imperfect Steps, is included in Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power of Yes!
Stepping outside of our comfort zones, “submitting” to life, and saying “yes” to new challenges is the message of the book which is available now where books are sold.
May we all step outside of our comfort zones, try something new, tell our stories, care less about what others think and feel that sense of newness and joy that comes with saying yes to new adventures.
Saying “yes” with fellow CSS contributors in NYC
The Chicken Soup for the Soul series continues to encourage millions of readers and also supports important anti-bullying programs, animal care and rescue, and various charities, all of which empower others that are in need.
Mary C. M. Phillips 