Communicating Online Means Friends We May Never Meet, But Still Treasure

Daily writing promptIn what ways do you communicate online?View all responses I only communicate through my blog. My posts appear on WordPress, Tumblr, and LinkedIn. I like to write stories and poems, but I still stay true to the vision of the site I started over nine years ago: to use stories to encourage, motivate,... Continue Reading →

Choosing Joy in All Things: One-Liner Wednesday

"Years ago, I knew I had little to no choice about success, circumstances, or even happiness, but I knew I could choose to be cheerful." Beverly Sills, American operatic soprano, quoted by Mac Lucado in Experiencing the Heart of Jesus, p. 103 Written for One-Liner Wednesday from Linda G. Hill. Copyright ©All posts on my... Continue Reading →

Reading a Book Brings the Joy and Sense of Freedom from the Cares of the Word That Play Does

Daily writing promptDo you play in your daily life? What says “playtime” to you?View all responses Give me a good murder mystery, preferably located in an English village, and I am as joyful as anyone playing outside on their bikes or jogging. When I am encased in a good story with characters I have come... Continue Reading →

Living in the Joyous Hope of Christmas: Monday Wordle

Juliette couldn’t believe her eyes as she looked at the Christmas tree. Her dream of a real Christmas was coming true with the new adoptive parents. It was like she was in a fairy tale. The tree was huge, covered in tinsel, pretty ornaments, and gifts under it, some of them for her! There were... Continue Reading →

Rejoice in the Happiness of Others!

Daily writing promptWhen are you most happy?View all responses Some of the happiest moments I remember were while celebrating the successes and happiness of others, such as my husband, children, friends, and strangers. Seeing the joy on others' faces makes me happy, too. To witness someone else's laughter, jubilation, gladness, and smiles at their good... Continue Reading →

Even in Pain, Life is Beautiful

Paris, France I am rooted in this place of pain, My footsteps have walked here before. Some days stir on an endless loop, An echo of hours hearing the same old score.   Time slips away, as this old body creaks. Through the years, clocks don't remain on hold. I look back on the young... Continue Reading →

The Blogs I Follow Add So Much Joy, Education, and Sweet Poetry to My Life

Daily writing promptWhat are your favorite websites?View all responses My favorite websites are the blogs I follow on WordPress. I haven't actually gone on Tumblr to look at the blogs, although I do post my blogs there. Nearly all of the blogs I follow are by poets or fantastic storytellers. I also love the ones... Continue Reading →

Living Life to Its Fullest Takes Courage and a Joyful Heart (Sense of Humor): Writing Prompts

Shuttling between hope and dread, I find myself constantly on edge. As a member of the snap, crackle, and pop age group, I have fears. But courtesy of my faith and beliefs, I rise to meet each day head-on, Determined to overcome the appearance of old age with much cheer. I walk with confidence that... Continue Reading →

The Power of Laughter: One-Liner Wednesday

Real, deep belly laughs clean out the soul, giving us moments of pure joy! Written for One-Liner Wednesday from Linda G. Hill. Copyright ©All posts on my blog, Help From Heaven, are my intellectual property protected by copyright. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express written permission from the author and/or owner of... Continue Reading →

Without Lazy Days, We’d All Be Insane!

Daily writing promptDo lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive?View all responses I had to stop believing that idle hands are the devil's playground. When I found myself just sitting and doing nothing, I felt so guilty. We were raised to find something to do or make up work, so my home was spotless,... Continue Reading →

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