Category: Reflective Writing
The Benefits Of Understanding Your Life Story
I’ve learned to understand your life story. Your life narrative requires deep self-reflection. Reflecting on times of suffering, you explore memories for answers. As you ponder, afflictions experienced and unacknowledged grief come to light. The more in-depth you examine and uncover and are willing to reveal, the more you understand yourself. Deep in thought, you…
The Importance of Being Your Authentic Self
I discovered the risks of imitating another artist’s creations and the importance of being authentic in art class. He dressed in bright pastel shirts, ornate ties, brown or black creased pants, and polished shoes like an artist’s work. Thin silver bracelets swayed, and square-ish rings were a signature. Teaching students the principles of Fine Art…
Memoir Writing Progress – I’m Doing a Happy Dance
Revised on 11/23/24 I’m making significant progress on writing the Memoir—such advancement that I’m doing the happy dance. I’ve also learned a great lesson: Don’t be afraid to search and search for “the best takeaway” for the reader. The best takeaway gives readers hope for the future. It can be hope for a better life…
Lost in Darkness a Poem
Lost in Darkness is a Poem by L.M. Carleton Walking in darkness, lost and confused. Aimless drifting, chaotic, and turbulent. Blinded sight, choosing moral wrong.Living conditions, difficult and bleak. Broken spirit violated and disregarded. Heartsick, suffering, and desperate.