Tag Archives: strength

Being in Quarantine

We are definitely living in challenging times right now. It can be difficult to handle for many of us. This truly is trauma for our society and our lives. Most of us, including me, are having times of feeling scared, … Continue reading

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Eyes of Love

  A short story based on the image shown from a prompt from Writers Unite! – January 2019 Eyes of Love A Short Story by Lynn Miclea Jared stood at the peak, mesmerized by the majestic scene before him. His … Continue reading

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Choose Joy Over Fear

You are more than your fears. The more I talk with others, the more I realize—we all have fears, doubts, and insecurities. It is a universal, human condition. But those areas are not meant to stop us or hold us … Continue reading

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Push Yourself!

Push Yourself! We’ve all heard it—in school, at work, and at home. Push yourself. But it means a lot more than just doing more work or completing more tasks. Pushing yourself gets you out of your comfort zone, which enables … Continue reading

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Challenge Your Characters

Challenge Your Characters Some writers love having horrible and hazardous things happen to their characters, while others prefer to keep their characters safe and happy. It can be difficult to cause our characters to hurt or suffer, because we care … Continue reading

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You Are Important!

If you have been waiting for a sign – this is it. You are important. Each of us is important and each of us makes a difference in this world. So many of us struggle with low self-esteem, with not … Continue reading

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New Book – Mending a Heart

New Book – Mending a Heart I am excited to announce that my latest book is now published and available. The title is “Mending a Heart: A Journey Through Open-Heart Surgery.” In 2005 I had come close to dying and … Continue reading

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Trust Your Wings

Trust Your Wings.  I love the following quote: “A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because its trust is not in the branch but in its own wings.” Maybe this is a great reminder … Continue reading

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