I found this prompt through a blogger, Erin Margolin. She lead me to Jana's Thinking Place where I found this thoughtful writing exercise. I have done one of these before, where I just 'brain drain' and I liked it a lot. So, I thought I would give this one a try, too.
- Set a timer and write for 5 minutes.
- Write an intro to the post if you want but don’t edit the post. No proofreading or spell checking. This is writing in the raw.
- Use the (optional) prompt 'I AM_______'
I am Mel, Melissa, Mama, Wife, Daughter, Sister, Friend.
I am a seeker of quiet.
I am hard on myself.
I am fierce in protecting those I adore.
I am learning.
I am re-defining who I am for myself.
I am creating goals and expectations.
I am trying to figure out what my purpose is in this world.
I am taking a risk in my writing.
I am one who needs a kick in the butt every once in a while.
I am someone who wants to give back.
I am a runner who doesn't look at her mile times anymore.
I am a mom who thinks the purple jelly stain on her shirt adds "a little something".
I am bursting with pride at the site of my kid's little and big milestones.
I am a wife to a husband that can make me laugh so hard I have tears streaming down my face.
I am in love.
I am out of time.
Whew! That was hard. Who are you? :)
What a great post! BTW .. You are right about the jelly stains.
ReplyDeleteHeheehehe, right? Purple always makes things look better. :P
DeleteWow Mags...it was awesome!!! Plus I learned something about you, that you are awe-some and fantastic, funny and ferocious!
ReplyDeleteIt was just perfect....now to go write mine. Xoxo
Thanks, Kir! Yours was fantastic.
DeleteWow Mags...it was awesome!!! Plus I learned something about you, that you are awe-some and fantastic, funny and ferocious!
ReplyDeleteIt was just perfect....now to go write mine. Xoxo
Lovely piece, Mags! I related to just about every line, especially this: I am trying to figure out what my purpose is in this world.
ReplyDeleteSO happy you linked up with the prompt. Hooray!
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Thanks for the idea!
DeleteYou are a person it is a delight to learn more about.
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
As are you, my friend. As are you! Thanks!
DeleteFabulous! So so glad you joined us! It's such a fun exercise to write freely for 5 minutes!
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming up with it. So glad to have found your site!
DeleteStory of a Girl, to You know it happens at your house too back to you... I'm doing this now. Thank you. :)
ReplyDeleteHow did I miss this one? Well, thanks to YKIHAYHT, I was prompted to look back and see it. I'm a little afraid that my "I am ..." would either be terribly dull or a pack of lies. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteVery well written, friend.
Boring is NOT a word that comes to mind when I think of you! :) I bet it would be great. It's a great exercise. You should try it. ;)
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