Mary Grace Writing

Tag: christian writing

  • Six Word Stories (6)

    Empty. Slowly I am learning it is not something I need to be afraid of. It offers the choice, “What will I fill myself with?” The last 5 years have also seen my need for silence grow. It whispers to me, “Come and simply be.” In that silence, in my emptiness, I glimpse things that…

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  • When Creativity Hurts

    When Creativity Hurts

    Does being creative ever hurt you? Does the stroke of a paintbrush, the writing of words, or the blink of a camera shutter bring on tears? Honestly, sometimes for me creativity hurts. But I don’t think creativity itself causes my pain. I believe when I dig deep and stirs up things I have bottled inside,…

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  • Remembering Grandpa

    Remembering the smell of you Sawdust, rich and fine Remembering the touch of you Prickly whisker hugs at night

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  • Six Word Stories (5)

    Sometimes a soul just needs to be quiet, alone with self. Alone without the noise of the world blaring in ones ears, maybe that soul can understand itself. Why is self sometimes one of the most difficult things to understand? Sometimes you have to find peace with not filling understanding. Take a break from looking…

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  • Creativity and its Glitter Power

    Creativity and its Glitter Power

    Have you ever used glitter to make a thank you, or holiday card? If you have, you know those tiny flakes of plastic get everywhere. Not only do they get everywhere, but stay there for a long time, spreading from person to person. I believe the power of creativity is the same.

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  • Six Word Stories (4)

    The words I write every day are so often about how I am feeling in the moment. Sometimes I feel strong, sometimes I feel vulnerable, sometimes I am unsure what I am feeling.

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  • I Chose To Keep Creativity Alive

    I Chose To Keep Creativity Alive

    It’s true that “adulting” is not always conducive to living a creative life. It can drain us of our energy. Bills to pay, responsibilities to take care of, expectations to live up to. Later, I was still thinking about it. I asked myself, “so what are you going to do about it?” It’s my creativity,…

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  • Six Word Stories (2)

    My second small collection of six word stories. Sometimes I search for a photo to match the words rolling around in my head. Sometimes I see a picture first, and it speaks to me. I am trying to teach myself to find words and emotions in places picture that do not always naturally speak to…

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  • Searching

    Infinite scroll while you’re searching. To fill the black hole you’re searching. She gave you a like in friends, there’s a spike. You’re searching.

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  • Six Word Stories (1)

    I find briefness powerful, yet elusive. In the last few weeks, I have taken to trying to cultivate it in my own work by writing six word stories. It’s an exercise I am enjoying. Do you write six word stories? Or some other kind if micro fiction? What form of short prose do you find…

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