Friday Writings #168: “I do not think it means what you think it means”

 

Greetings, poets and storytellers.

How is life in your bit of the world? Around my corner of New York City things are troublesome, frustrating, overwhelming, and many other things that leave body and soul exhausted. Then again, that’s probably mostly me. But you know how these things go… When our personal lives get rough, the whole world becomes sandpaper. I’m hoping for gentler things for me (and for you).

While we wait for gentle and soft to join the party, let us dance right into today’s optional prompt: where everyone is invited to find inspiration in misunderstood words or misconceptions.

Add the direct link to your response to Mister Linky. One post per participant, por favor. 369 words maximum (excluding title). You may share old or new pieces of poetry or prose, write to the prompt or to a topic of your choosing. Visit other writers. Share your thoughts on their thoughts.

next week, you’re invited to write a reply to something someone else wrote.

 

Friday Writings #167: Self-Empathy

 

Hello, Word Artists and Admirers! Miss Magaly asked me to fill in for her this week and the topic of self-empathy. Admittedly, I didn't know all that much about the topic. But I'm always game to learn more! So from the article she gave as a reference: 

Self-compassion involves treating yourself with the same kindness, concern, and support you’d show to a good friend.

Inquisitive person that I am, I found another article that talked about techniques to build self-empathy. I already make sure I'm around positive, supportive people, but I know I could be better about showing myself kindness.

So this week's optional prompt is to explore the concept of self-empathy in your pieces. Prose or poetry will do, as will fiction or non-fiction. Just be sure to keep it to 369 words or fewer and one piece per person please.

Next week, Magaly will return to tackle the topic of misunderstood words or misconceptions.