the isolation journals

Nothing

Today’s prompt was to set the timer for 5 minutes, and stare at anything, or nothing. Then write about “the thoughts, the questions, and the answers that came up in that moment of slowness, of stillness.” I started by observing one of my indoor plants, and quickly diverted my attention toward the cedar hedge. I’mContinue reading “Nothing”

Creative projects

Today’s prompt was to write about a time when I began doing something daily. All day I have been thinking about creative practice and other endeavours that I have done daily for either years, or just a few weeks. I received this bouquet after a successful choir term and concerts. The repertoire chosen for theseContinue reading “Creative projects”

Blank pages

This morning I stayed home to participate in The Hatch, a monthly gathering of over 200 people who are connected through their interest in journalling. Many people, like the founder, Suleika Jaouad struggle with chronic illness; others have joined (as I did) shortly after its start during the Covid shutdown. Today I chose to writeContinue reading “Blank pages”

The Shape of Goodbye

The Isolation Journals prompt for this week is to “write a goodbye you wish you’d said, or need to say.” Over 34 years ago my little brother was lying in hospital, dying from cancer. I was living and working overseas, with 3 young children and a 4th on its way. My husband knew how muchContinue reading “The Shape of Goodbye”