Today's Writing Prompt: Muse

Write about a thing or person that helps you feel creative.

Tons of things! Daily life occurrences, the bible, the ocean, music, art, silence, people-watching, my MAC, my friends, journaling, blogging, hiking, the city, nature, mountains, kids, reading, movies . . .

ramblings about words and attitude and murder

We are vicious creatures. We commit murder without even batting an eyelash.
Our weapon of choice?

Words.

Sometimes the words don't even have to been spoken. Nasty, cruel thinking leads to a nasty, cruel attitude; toxic and poisoning to those surrounding.

And we feel justified somehow, in our way of speaking, our cruel thoughts, our evil attitudes.
All the while leaving a bloody trail of destruction behind us.

I am guilty. So are you.
(Think you're not? Reread the part about feeling justified. This is you times two.)

So when does it stop? Ever?

This isn't just a method of murder. Its suicide.

I can convince myself that my words and the mediation of my heart are justified and righteous, but ultimately, what I'm convinced of means so little.

Dog Reflects a Part of God

I heart the creativity that went into this!!!

Today's Writing Prompt: Forward/backward

What is holding you back or pushing you forward? 

Fears of inadequacy hold be back, but a drive for growth pushes me forward. God reminds me over and over again that He is with me, and that its through Him all things are accomplished. 

Woot!

Re-certified in First-Aid and CPR.
Again.

But, still . . . please don't bleed on me. Thanks.

Oh, and after years of working in this field and being offered the three-set hep vac for free time and time again, I've finally been convinced.

I'll pass on hepatitis, thanks!
Sounds quite unpleasant.

That's all.