Mindful Writing Challenge January 2014: Small Stones 1-4

by Laurel Storey on January 4, 2014

I had heard of Writing Our Way Home and their January “Small Stones” tradition (if you’re not sure what it’s all about, you can read more here), but always seemed to remember or find out about it after the fact and so was never able to participate.

But this year it’s different, thanks to a post by Denise Tanton on BlogHer: Are You Setting Reading or Writing Goals in 2014? These Reading and Writing Challenges Can Help.

So I jumped in and started writing my own “Small Stones” (thanks for the reminder and inspiration, Denise!), and here’s my first selection.

Day 1

Monochrome sky in soft silken grey
Filigree of black-lace branches
Plush white cape of velvet snow draped

Day 2

Pan sizzles, silverware tinkles, dishes clatter
He sings silly songs and chatters at the cats
And dinner is served.

Day 3

Angel’s hair, purest white
Pink-padded paws, softest touch
Love-lit eyes, sweetest heart

Day 4

Two sparkling glass Mason jars,
shiny screw-top lids,
handfuls of small polished pebbles.
One cradles nurtured hope…
the other, celebrated progress.

Do you participate in the Mindful Writing Challenge?
Please share!

Tagged as: Mindful Writing Challenge, NaBloPoMo 2014, Small Stones

Laurel Storey, CZT – Certified Zentangle Teacher. Writer, reader, tangler, iPhoneographer, cat herder, learner of French and Italian, crocheter, needle felter, on-and-off politics junkie, 80s music trivia freak, ongoing work in progress.

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Carol Cassara
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January 4, 2014

Enjoyed. Very much. Thanks!
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- Laurel Regan
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  January 4, 2014
  
  Thanks so much, Carol!
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amanda January 4, 2014

I haven’t thought to use stones for helping to focus and be more engaged in my writing. thank you for this new inspiration.
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- Laurel Regan
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  January 4, 2014
  
  You’re welcome! Glad I discovered it myself. 🙂
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Cathy Chester January 4, 2014

So lovely, and I’d like to know more about what you are referring to!
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- Laurel Regan
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  January 4, 2014
  
  Thanks, Cathy! I didn’t go into great detail about the challenge because I thought the link I posted did a much better job of explaining it than I could have! http://www.writingourwayhome.com/small-stones/
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Kim Hill
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January 4, 2014

I found you via UBC! My mom is the writer in our family and I can’t wait to tell her about your site and about the other sites your referenced. I am a scrapbooker and always appreciate tips and suggestions on writing! Thank you for your post!
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- Laurel Regan
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  January 4, 2014
  
  Thanks so much, Kim – glad to “meet” you! 🙂
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Patricia January 4, 2014

I love these little stone stories. Thanks for sharing.
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- Laurel Regan
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  January 5, 2014
  
  Thank you so much, Patricia! 🙂
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Storeylines
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January 4, 2014

I’ve seen this page and this challenge before, and I’d love to do it. But at this point, I’m so overwhelmed by my To-do list that it would be madness to take on one more thing! Do they only do this in January, Laurel, or will there be other chances to join in?
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- Laurel Regan
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  January 5, 2014
  
  I know exactly what you mean! I considered all my creative commitments and debated whether I should add on another one – but I’m pretty sure they only do this one in January, so I didn’t want to miss it again. But there’s always next year if you don’t have time to join in now!
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  - Storeylines
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    January 5, 2014
    
    That’s true – maybe I’ll just take a look, and think about doing it on my own till I can join in. That might be cool. Thanks!
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    - Laurel Regan
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      January 5, 2014
      
      Good idea! 🙂
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Kathy January 4, 2014

Amazing! ♥ I love each “stone” you wrote capturing a brief moment.
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- Laurel Regan
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  January 5, 2014
  
  Thank you so much, Kathy! They’re fun to write. 🙂
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Amar Naik
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January 5, 2014

nicely written. moments r nicely captured.never participated in this challenge.
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- Laurel Regan
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  January 5, 2014
  
  Thank you so much! It’s a lot of fun to do. 🙂
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