I admit it. I’ve given brief pause to retiring PROMPTuesday from my blog. What once used to be a joy and a challenge, has now turned into something “I must do” and that concerns me. But after careful reflection, I decided to be a tough old broad who hangs on until the last breath. You know why? Writing prompts are MEANT to be a challenge and sometimes, just sometimes, they are something “you must do” in order to break through creative barriers.
So we’re here to stay.
Plus, how could I send something packing that’s made it to 100?
For shame, San Diego Momma, for shame.
Here’s today’s prompt:
Leave some words of wisdom (WOW) in five words or less. Could be your life motto, your favorite song title you’ve adopted as a mantra, your fondest cautionary tale (e.g. Look both ways!). If you care to expand on your WOW, please post in your blog and leave a link in comments.
My WOW?
Stay open.
Once more — Please post your submission in the comments OR post in your blog and leave a link to your blog in the comments.
First time to PROMPTuesday? Read a bit about it here.
Want to see what’s been written in the past? Catch up on the PROMPTuesdays archive here.
Get your ass in gear.
Life’s too short.
(to let stuff get to you)
Wherever you go, there you are.
(oops, six words)
Believe in yourself.
Make sure you’ve hung up the phone before you rant about the caller.
“No Day But Today”
Written by the genius Jonathan Larson for the musical Rent. It also the inscription on my charm bracelet hubs gave me for our wedding 9 years ago tomorrow. xoxox
haha.. Mine for today is “diaper removal isn’t diaper change”
“Never be afraid of saying no”
(versus saying yes… I hate missing out on opportunities, but lately am enjoying the freedom of no. And my mom, as fantastic as she is always told me to say no on dates if I didn’t want to go. Timesaver)
Exfoliation and communication.
Too many shoes? Never.
Challenges and failures build strength.
These are all made of perfection. I will adopt each and every one as my personal life motto.
“Creativity is a Symptom of Poverty.”
– LLJ circa 1994
and
“Present Moment; Wonderful Moment.”
– Thich Nhat Hanh
normally it’s *be true to myself*
lately it’s *i need to write again*