Blog : May Writing Exercise - CATCH (May 1, 2022)

 Bless 04 April Breathe Series Light Writing Photography Ingrid Williams Writes With Light Writing Prompt

How do you catch your breath?
The year's theme is "breathe," and this month's focus is "catch." Use one of these prompts and freewrite for 3=5 minutes (or 10 or 20)!


  1. When I think of the word catch, I . . .
  2. I catch my breath when . . .
  3. I cannot catch my breath when . . .
  4. If I could catch one moment and hold it forever, I would choose . . .


Level Two Freewrite
Considering what you just wrote, answer these questions (use any or all to explore your inner self after writing):

 

  1. Why?
  2. This makes me feel . . .
  3. And now I want to . . .


Food for Thought and Action Step

This image reminds me of life, the craziness especially. It can be chaos as a whole, but look at those patterns and lines. Each element has a story through it all like a thread in a tapestry. Explore these threads! Regardless of how small they may seem, your tiny stories make stunning elements on their own. You may discover your own priceless gems. Whether you share or choose not to share your discovery, I urge you to begin collecting tiny stories.


Get your paper, pen, or computer and get ready to:


CATCH

Ready . . . set . . . write!


PS. If you would like to have a matching notebook for each month and theme (or just your favorites), click here to see the collection.

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