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January 31, 2011

Lovely Words Vol. 30

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Welcome to the January 31, 2011 edition of lovely words. This is the final post for Lovely Words and Writing as a Sacred Art for a while as they are both going on hiatus. I find that I am blessed with so much work that it is difficult to find balance and do everything to the best of my ability. Therefore, I choose to focus on a few projects and do them well, rather than, spread myself thin. I want to personally thank each and every reader who has supported LW and WASA; and there are not enough words to articulate my heartfelt gratitude to the writers who have contributed to LW. May you all have blessed and peaceful lives. Check back periodically for post, also WASA will be out in book form with a lot of extra material added in the not so distant future. Once again thank you so very much for your support, I hope everyone is encouraged to begin the practice of cathartic writing. Please enjoy this edition of Lovely Words.

Zen

Tim King presents Novelist, Heal Thyself (Why Everyone Should Write) posted at Be The Story, saying, “A personal story: Even in the midst of a social tragedy, I find I see it all differently now, differently than similar tragedies in the past. Rather than destroying, the crisis has focused me. What’s changed? I’m a character author now.”

Poetry

Madeleine Begun Kane presents A Limerick Affair and Sporty Limerick posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

Lovely Words

Anna presents In remembrance of Quote Days posted at Anna’s Life and Mistakes.

Teresa presents Writing Quote: Just trying to push people posted at Key Business Partners.

Inspiration

Byteful Travel presents Why Pike’s Market is a MUST SEE place in Seattle posted at Byteful Travel, saying, “When I first arrived in Seattle, I knew I would enjoy exploring it. Seattle had a feeling of vast possibility and diversity, and it was inspiring in a way. And I was very lucky since I had an awesome Couchsurfing host to introduce me to the city. He introduced me to Pike’s Place Market in downtown Seattle. (In fact, it was his idea.) Pike’s Market is one of the most famous places in Seattle, if not *the* most famous; and it’s right on the waterfront. The market is one of the oldest continually operated public farmers’ markets in the United States. Basically, they had EVERYTHING.”

Effortless Abundance presents Interview with Beth McCain posted at Effortless Wealth and Abundance.

Writing

Cynthia Merritt presents 20 Acclaimed Authors and Their Unique Writing Rituals posted at mastersdegree.net.

Writing Resource

Lindsay presents Indie Ebook Publishing Results and What I’ve Learned posted at The Irreverent Introvert, saying, “I decided to self-publishing a couple of my novels as ebooks and thought this post might be interesting to other writers thinking of doing the same.”

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January 17, 2011

Lovely Words Vol. 29

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Welcome to the January 17, 2011 edition of Lovely Words.Happy MLK Day, everyone; the Martin Luther King holiday is one in which we reflect upon helping others. There is always something we can do in our community. Those of us who are writers may consider writing a grant proposal for a struggling non-profit. Our job as human beings is to leave our part of the world just a bit better because we passed that way. Please enjoy this edition of Lovely Words.

Inspiration

Byteful Travel presents How to Spot Inaccurate Beliefs While Travelling: Perceptions aren?t always Truth posted at Byteful Travel, saying, “Joy is a choice. So is fear. And although it may seem obvious which one is more desirable, it isn’t always easy realizing that you do indeed have the power to choose, in every situation. But rest assured that you do. Experience has taught me this time and again, and today we’re going to face the shadows of your mind, show how a subjective perspective toward realize can reshape how you perceive danger and safety, and nearly kill a cat. (But not really.) You’ll see…”

Sara presents I feel very safe in this camp posted at Campers Say Thanks, saying, “This is a letter written by a young women expressing her gratitude for the camp experience given to her by SCOPE”

Gal Josefsberg presents Gain Insight Through Late Night Adventures posted at Equally Happy, saying, “This is how I gain inspiration, through late night walks. It’s one of the habits that has stuck with me through the good times and the bad.”

Poetry

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Limerick Ode To My Limerick-Off Friends posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

Who Inspires You

Conan Stevens presents Real Life Superhero: Leo Major posted at Conan Stevens Online, saying, “Next time you think something is impossible think of Leo Major – Canadian Soldier – captured German secret codes on D-Day, captured 93 German soldiers single handedly, escaped from hospital to return to the front lines, single handedly liberated a whole town from German occupation, then there was the Korean War…..”

Inspiration

Sean Burrows presents 10 Benefits of Quitting Marijuana posted at Personal Growth, Development, and Healthy Living, saying, “I’m not at all shy to admit I was a regular pot smoker for over 7 years of my life. I smoked almost everyday because I enjoyed it. It was something that eased my mind and gave me a sense of relaxation.”

Writing

Tim King presents Writing as a Spiritual Walk posted at Be The Story, saying, “We write for spiritual fulfillment, as for other reasons. But there are two ways to pursue this spiritual fulfillment, one that addresses the need within and another that’s a poor substitute. Which are you pursuing?”

Erin Pavlina presents Creating Reference Experiences to Achieve Your Goals posted at Erin Pavlina – Spiritual Wisdom for Conscious People, saying, “This past weekend Steve did his Conscious Growth Workshop for 114 people at Harrah’s. It was an amazing experience for him, for the attendees, and also for me. I now have a new reference experience in one of the areas I’m actively working on: professional speaking. If you’ve been following my blog regularly you’ll know…”

Brent Fisher presents Climbing to Success, hard but worth it. posted at Answer the Question, “What’s For Dinner!”, saying, “In this article, Colleen describes how sometimes putting new organizational practices into our lives can be difficult for a short while, but when complete, allow us to enjoy a new, enhanced and expanded view of our lives.”

Other

Carl Francis presents The Connection between Crime Fiction and Fact posted at Homeland Security Degree, saying, “There’s nothing as good as reading a racy crime thriller, one that will make your adrenaline soar high as you turn the pages to discover who the perpetrator is and how the good guy brings him/her to book.”

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January 3, 2011

Lovely Words Vol. 28

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Welcome to the January 3, 2010 edition of Lovely Words. Happy New Year; a new year is always so exciting, it’s a time set new goals and evaluate objectives from the previous year. Please, dont’ forget to be kind to yourself and others as we embark upon a new phase of our lives. Enjoy the first Lovely Words of the New Year.

Tranquility

Jennifer Miner presents New York City Travel Moment posted at The Vacation Gals – Family travel, girlfriend getaways, romantic getaways, destinations, things to do, travel tips, saying, “A moment of grace in Grace Church, New York City.”

Poetry

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Leggy Limerick and Eclipse Haiku Septet posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

momtobe0520 presents A little poetry…a little inspiration posted at educating mother.

Inspiration

Astrid Lee presents I Ching for 2011 Insights posted at World Healing, saying, “ancient words and symbols offer hope and reflection on those unanswered questions in your life. the i ching book of changes is a marvelous book of poetry and divine insight.”

Lovely Words

Alexis Brankel presents Some Actual Aphorisms posted at All Aphoristic, saying, “Some short pieces of wisdom to honor the title of my blog (All Aphoristic) and inspire readers to look to words in times of crisis or confusion.”

Writing

Erin Pavlina presents Cultivating Command and Leadership posted at Erin Pavlina – Spiritual Wisdom for Conscious People, saying, “Are you a leader or a follower? Are you willing to step up and take command when the chips are down? Or are you content to let someone else lead? Can you bear the responsibility that comes with command? I’m a heart-centered person who’s very compassionate, kind, gentle, and caring. That’s my dominant energy.”

Writer’s Resource

Fix The Sky presents Let’s populate websites with content posted at Fix The Sky, saying, “A fun approach to writing web content.”

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December 20, 2010

Lovely Words Vol. 27

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Welcome to the December 20, 2010 edition of Lovely Words. Thank you so very much for taking the time to read our lovely words. This is the final edition of the year, therefore, have a blessed, peaceful and prosperous holiday season.

Inspiration

Erin Pavlina presents Fill Your Gas Tank and How To Find and Ignite Your Passion posted at Erin Pavlina – Spiritual Wisdom for Conscious People, saying, “Are you one of those people who gives so much of your energy to others that you have none left for yourself? Are you the shoulder that everyone cries on? The person all your friends come to for advice and help? Do you take care of everyone else’s needs before your own? If so, you’re…”

Jennifer Lynch presents 10 New Year?s Resolutions You Can Actually Keep posted at Top Online Colleges.

Joe Tichio presents Greatest Inspirational Quotes Nature posted at Inspirational Quotes Blog, saying, “A collection of inspiring quotes on nature.”

Poetry

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Jittery Limerick posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

Writing Resource

Florine Church presents 12 Amazing Authors Who Died Far Too Young posted at Bachelorsdegree.org, saying, “This article does not intend to come off as ageist by any means, but for consistency’s sake chose writers under 50 — when Americans attain eligibility to join AARP.”

Kate Rothwell presents 20 Essential Works of Asian-American Literature posted at mastersdegree.net, saying, “Plenty of other excellent books and authors did not make this list due to space and time constraints, but they certainly warrant attention.”

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December 6, 2010

Lovely Words Vol. 26

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Welcome to the December 6, 2010 edition of Lovely Words. In this season of miracles and blessing, please, don’t forget to be a blessing to others.

Lovely Words

Patti Lecron presents READING THE MOON by P.B.Lecron posted at A French Education, saying, “Learn a charming French dictum that helps to differentiate a waxing from a waning moon.”

Poetry

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Drunken Limerick and Trippy Limerick posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

Inspiration

Laura Grace Weldon presents Fostering the Flip Side of Gratitude posted at Laura Grace Weldon, saying, “A practice of gratitude only goes halfway if it pays attention to light but ignores the shadow.”

Byteful Travel presents How I met Merlin Mann by following my Intuition posted at Byteful Travel, saying, “Have you ever put pressure on yourself to do something you feel you should do, but don’t actually want to do? Too often we hold expectations of ourselves to do something that we don’t actually want to do in the first place. The secret is to listen carefully to your intuition, to your heart. What can happen when you do this? Well, last month I took a spur of the moment trip to Madison to see Merlin Mann, productivity speaker extraordinaire, speak at UW Madison as part of their Distinguished Lecturer Series. A distinguished lecture it certainly was, but it also came with a surprise in the end…”

Writing

Erin Pavlina presents The Difference Between Being Capable and Being Ready posted at Erin Pavlina – Spiritual Wisdom for Conscious People, saying, “A while back Steve did a radio interview with a host and told her about me and what I do. She was excited to hear that I was a professional intuitive and a psychic medium. She had a colleague who hosted a radio show for Sirius Radio that was related to or owned by Oprah…”

Jen presents Poetic License posted at Best Family Adventures, saying, “My girls and I do a lot of writing. This is what happens when small children read books full of big ideas (and even bigger words).”

Mr Squarehead presents I’ll Be Back !!! posted at SQUAREHEAD DIARIES, saying, “The world inside out”

Writing Resource

Rowena Hebert presents 20 Essential African-American Writers posted at Masters Degree.

Graham Alice presents 40 Fantastic Calligraphy Blogs posted at Web Design Schools Guide.

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November 22, 2010

Lovely Words Vol. 25

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Welcome to the November 22 edition of Lovely Words. In honor of Thanksgiving, let’s all take a little time to reflect on the people and things that make us grateful. We at Lovely Words are grateful for our readers; thank you so very much for hanging in there as we incur growing pains. Everyone, please have a happy, healthy Thanksgiving.

Who Inspires You.

Laura Grace Weldon presents Thanks To Mom, We Tried Turkey Farming posted at Laura Grace Weldon, saying, “As a way of honoring my mother, we tried raising pastured turkeys.”

Writing

Shaheen E Lakhan presents Free Will is NOT An Illusion posted at Brain Blogger, saying, “Many scientists think that free-will is an illusion. That is, intentions, choices, and decisions are made by subconscious mind, which only lets the conscious mind know what was willed after the fact.”

Erin Pavlina presents Believe It and Achieve It posted at Erin Pavlina – Spiritual Wisdom for Conscious People, saying, “My twin sister and I started playing basketball when we were 10 years old. My father was elated as basketball was his favorite sport. He taught us all the basic skills and worked with us every weekend at the gym to improve our game, then he signed us up for a local community basketball league…”

Inspiration

Laura Grace Weldon presents 9 Amazing Reasons To Be Optimistic posted at Laura Grace Weldon, saying, “Hope builds when beautiful, often little-known wonders are uncovered. Find out how things are getting better in surprisingly wonderful ways.”

Poetry

Missy Frye presents Where are We? The Importance of Place posted at Incurable Disease of Writing, saying, “Poet, Anne McCrady says, “a great poem, like a photo or a postcard or a painting, begins by creating an image for the audience to consider.”"

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Hairy Limerick posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

Laura Grace Weldon presents Poetry Diet posted at Laura Grace Weldon, saying, “Is it possible to sustain ourselves by poetry?”

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November 8, 2010

Lovely Words Vol. 24

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Welcome to the November 8, 2010 edition of Lovely Words. Please enjoy our quietly beautiful selection of articles that are perfect for a chilly fall day.

Inspiration

Laura Grace Weldon presents Letting Beauty Go posted at Laura Grace Weldon, saying, ““Best not get attached to Beauty,” I was warned by people older and wiser.”

Erin Pavlina presents The Secret to Forgiving Yourself posted at

Erin Pavlina – Spiritual Wisdom for Conscious People, saying, “Have you ever made a mistake you thought was so bad that you simply couldn’t forgive yourself? So bad that you sunk into a depression and were unable to move on? Why are we so hard on ourselves? Why can’t we forgive ourselves for our mistakes? How long must you flog yourself before you are…”

What Inspires You

Nikki Hodgson presents I heart Grenoble posted at Never A Dull Moment.

Poetry

cindy bell presents Joy: A Haibun posted at The Graphic Haibuneer, saying, “A haibun”

Madeleine Begun Kane presents A Limerick Loser’s Lament andElection Results Madness posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

Writing

Amy Waterman presents The Writing Club posted at Waterman Words, saying, “Is writing a solitary activity or best shared in the company of others? I discuss whether or not joining a writing club can help you with your writing … or hold you back.”

Peace

Jim Edwards presents On the Inside; You’re Not Growing Old! and Henry Loeffler’s Miracle Testimony posted at EverydayChristianFamily.com, saying, “Words expressing how older people feel and my friend’s story of finding peace when near death.”

List

Joanaa Tiger presents 50 Best Books for Presidential History Buffs posted at mastersdegree.net.

Lindsay Samuels presents The 50 Most Hated Characters in Literary History posted at Library Science Degree, saying, “Characters of both the purely hated and “love to hate” variety make appearances here to encourage improvised games of comparison and contrast. Pretty much every literary character will have his or her defenders – particularly popular romantic leads – though a hefty proportion of them seem to inspire as much disgust as delight.”

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October 25, 2010

Lovely Words Vol. 23

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Welcome to the October 25, 2010 edition of Lovely Words. We are pleased that you stopped by. We have an abundance of list articles this week; lists are always interesting because they are so packed with information. Please enjoy and stop by the writer’s site and leave a comment; thank you so very much for spending time with us.

Inspiration

Byteful Travel presents How to Stop & Listen to the Magic of Autumn posted at Byteful Travel, saying, “Striking while the iron is hot is a key factor when creating art, at least metaphorically. That’s what I did yesterday. I went out to stretch my legs and get some fresh air. In the process I discovered, and photographed, something of the Essence of Autumn itself. (high resolution photos included)”

Poetry

probabilityZero presents Saucer posted at Recurial: A blog of programming, politics and poetry., saying, “A simple, calm little poem about alien abductions and the meaning of life.”

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Tasty Books posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

Elizabeth Wrobel presents Little Cottage in the Northwoods » Poem: Autumn — AKA Fall posted at Little Cottage in the Northwoods (A Writer’s Paradise).

Writing

Missy Frye presents The Gift of Ordinary Days posted at Incurable Disease of Writing, saying, “Practical ways to be re-awakened to the poetry around you.”

List

loomis1324 presents 50 Ways to Find Inspiration when your feeling down! posted at Success Demands Action, saying, “We all go through periods when we feel down no matter how successful we may be or may not. Whether its something simple like a gloomy day or a catastrophe these 50 ways to find inspiration when your feeling down will help you! I”

Tina Sans presents 50 Compelling Quotes from the World’s Most Brilliant Business Minds posted at Best Universities.

Michael Erins presents Famous Last Words: 50 All-time Best Last Lines In Literature posted at Masters in Education, saying, “Take this list for what it is – a fun celebration of both the literary craft as a whole and the writers skilled enough to hold an audience’s attention until the bitter end.”

Kyle McNamara presents 20 Essential Works of Postmodern Fiction posted at College Crunch.

Erin Lenderts presents 50 Most Famous & Impressive Debut Novels of All Time posted at Learn-gasm.

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October 11, 2010

Lovely Words Vol. 22

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Welcome to the October 11, 2010 edition of Lovely Words. We have a wonderful array of articles for your reading pleasure. Please enjoy these lovely words.

Peace

Laura Grace Weldon presents On Living Happily with Less and Mom Knows Nothing posted at Laura Grace Weldon, saying, “There’s a bright side to chaos, change and loss. A collective shift.”

Inspiration

Diane Saarinen presents Day of Remembrance Lantern Festival posted at Autumn Follies, saying, “I think the captions and photos tell the story.”

Poetry

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Infamous Limerick posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

Who Inspires You

Lindsay Samuels presents 50 Famous Fictional Characters That Are Based on Real People posted at Library Science Degree, saying, “Writers of all types draw inspiration from themselves, their friends and family or famous figures in order to create memorable, nuanced characters. It happens regularly in every form of media, oftentimes without the audience’s awareness.”

Writing

Larry Dignan presents 10 TV Shows That Writers Really Love posted at Online College Courses.

Byteful Travel presents How to Increase your Power through Travel posted at Byteful Travel, saying, “Today I share my personal philosophy on why travel is such a fantastic catalyst for growth, and how you can harness it to accelerate your own growth.”

Dianne Hanson presents Dealing with Self-Doubt as a Writer posted at Pro-Writer.

Robert Labonte presents If It?s Too Good To Be True, It Probably Is posted at Form Over Dysfunction.

Books

Jena Ellis presents 10 Mesmerizing Works of Metafiction posted at Online Certificate Programs.

Carol Vertz presents 10 Things to Consider Before Self-Publishing posted at Liberal Arts Colleges.

Graham Alice presents 100 All-Time Greatest Popular Science Books posted at OEDb: Online Education Database.

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September 27, 2010

Lovely Words Vol. 21

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Welcome to the September 27, 2010 edition of Lovely Words. Dear Writers, we would like to thank you so very much for your submissions. We apologize that we do not have room for them all. We must also remind writers, we are a small niche blog dedicated to writing and the writing lifestyle. We are not political or angry. We have no interest in cults except convincing every one of the cathartic benefits of writing (join us). Although all submissions are appreciated, only those that fall within our niche marked will be published. Thank you all for joining us for this edition of Lovely Words, please enjoy.

Poetry

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Weepy Limerick posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

Scott Killen presents Prodigal posted at Killentime, saying, “A poem of repentance by Scott Killen.”

Byteful Travel presents You were Always Truly Safe poem posted at Byteful Travel, saying, “While still in travelling mode, I was struck by an inspiration and wrote this short poem about what the phrase”truly safe” truly means.”

Lovely Words

Anonymous presents Top 50 Famous Thank You Quotes posted at Home Life Weekly, saying, “I was inspired to put together my Top 50 Thank You Quotes after producing the Thank You Cards”

Writing

Jena Ellis presents 10 Famous Writers Who Didn?t Die From Suicide or Alcohol posted at Online Certificate Programs.

Nevada halbert presents The Power of Words posted at ourworldtraveler.

Books

Brown Sylvia presents 10 Good Murder Mysteries to get your Hands on posted at Law Enforcement Schools.

Zen

Laura Grace Weldon presents What To Expect From A Load of Crap posted at Laura Grace Weldon, saying, “It’s all about the day unfolding through the attitude we take.”

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