You’re writing your autobiography. What’s your opening sentence?
I tell people all the time about how I was two weeks late coming into this world, but I’ve been on time ever since. And I make it my life’s work to NOT be anyone’s fool.
If I could dodge an April Fools’ due date, I can avoid being a habitual fool for anyone.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
I usually do not answer the daily prompt questions, but this one, I just could not pass up.
The best advice I have ever been given came from one of my older cousins who told me “Take life 15 minutes at a time.”
She stated this because I was having a horrible day that seemed as though it would seep into my weekend, and in her stern yet casual way, she simply let it roll off her tongue and it sunk in for me.
The well-known saying is “One day at a time”, but a full day is 24 hours. That is a HUGE CHUNK of time to try and press through without faltering or falling short of goals.
But to breathe and take on fifteen minutes at a time in life is a much better concept. And I have used this method for the last eight years.
My best friend likes to believe she was the one who told me this, but she was not. Lol! I distinctively remember my cousin with her no-nonsense speech and the swag of a Queen who held all the tricks in the palm of her hand tell me this bit of advice, and I shared it with my best friend.
Needless to say, I use it as advice for others who feel like they’re losing their way. I will typically say, “Breathe . . . and take life fifteen minutes at a time.” I also let them know my cousin lent the same advice to me and it works.
When I am steadfast in applying it and I give myself the grace I need, it truly works.
Maybe you will find this to be applicable for you and your life, too. I hope you will.
Do not try to tackle a full day at a time. Take it in little chunks–15 minutes. And breathe.
Autumn is finally here! Let’s celebrate that fact, shall we?!
Peace and blessings.
It has been a few months since I have posted something from Visual Verse. Truth be told, the last few prompt pictures, I sincerely did not care for, and when I cannot be prompted, then there’s nothing that comes from the art presented to the Writers from my mind to the screen, however, this month–I truly enjoyed the artwork used and I wanted to create something a bit fun, creative, yet emotional too. As always, I will post a snippet of the piece here, then direct you to it in its entirety via the website.
A big thank you to Visual Verse for letting this one fly.
Brushstrokes:
she’s gifted, you know?
that’s what the administrators
at our school say of her.
she’s “exceptional”, “amazing”
“vibrant” and “eclectic”.
she has her own style.
I’ve watched her work,
watched her splay the brush
back and forth, making art
quicker than anyone I have ever known.
with simple brushstrokes,
an inanimate object
comes to life.
You can read the rest here. As I stated above, I truly enjoyed this month’s prompt and I am anxious to see what January will offer. As always, thank you for reading.
A Cornered Gurl 
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