Happy April Fools' Day! Today is day one of the month long A-Z Blogging Challenge. No foolin'!
I'd been racking my brain for a theme for the challenge, and unless having my blog titles in alphabetical order counted as a theme, I kept coming up empty-handed.
I'd been racking my brain for a theme for the challenge, and unless having my blog titles in alphabetical order counted as a theme, I kept coming up empty-handed.
Until this morning, that is. I found the word that spoke to my heart.
During the month of April, I am going to focus on the second definition of the word affirmation: "emotional support or encouragement." In January my focus word for the year was INTENTIONAL, and I want my theme to be a daily encouragement to be intentional. What better way than to have a focus word and a visual image each day to help us live our lives with intention?
I hope you will find emotional support and encouragement here during the coming weeks with the words and photographs I choose.
What words speak to you that give you a lift or boost your spirits? I would love to know your favorites. There are so many wonderful words from which to choose; I'm looking forward to the challenge.
What words speak to you that give you a lift or boost your spirits? I would love to know your favorites. There are so many wonderful words from which to choose; I'm looking forward to the challenge.
Several of my friends are doing the blogging challenge with me. We have quite a variety in our group. If you enjoy intelligent, witty, thought-provoking writing, trust me; you'll love the way these powerful women write.
The Vast and Inscrutable Imponderabilities of Life by Antonia
Writing the Life Chaotic by Deb
Faith, Hope, Laughter...and Happily Ever After by Laura
Pushing the Bruise by Ros
Creative writing by Valerie
The Vast and Inscrutable Imponderabilities of Life by Antonia
Writing the Life Chaotic by Deb
Faith, Hope, Laughter...and Happily Ever After by Laura
Pushing the Bruise by Ros
Creative writing by Valerie
I'm looking forward to your posts. I'm sure the positivity will help!
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Delete-The other Denise
You are always supportive of others! Great start to the challenge. And thanks for the encouraging shout out!
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome. Thanks, Deb. I am looking forward to reading your DAILY blog this month.
DeleteWhat a great theme for the A-Z Challenge. Thank you for sharing and good luck this month with the rest of the challenge :)
ReplyDeleteThank YOU. I wish you the best, too! It should be fun.
DeleteHi,visiting from the challenge list. Great post and glad I came by your blog. Who doesn't need strong encouraging words. Have a great day, Holli
ReplyDeleteHello, Holli! I am so glad you stopped by. I hope you have fun with the challenge.
DeleteThe word "support" means a lot to me. I suffer from chronic pain, and having the emotional, physical, and spiritual support of others is what keeps me going.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit today!
~Katie
TheCyborgMom
Support is a wonderful word. May you always find the support you need. Thank you for coming over for a visit.
DeleteDo affirmations EVER get old? I think not. Looking forward to this month of intentionality and positivity!
ReplyDeleteOh, Ros. I adore you. Can I just tell you how excited I am about the prospect of a month of daily reading of poetry written by you? Very excited!
DeleteAw, man--thank you! (Hope you don't mind a few SFDs! LOL!)
DeleteWell done ! I've always had an ambivalent relationship with affirmations, so I'm lookIng forward to reading what you have to say on the subject.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a challenge. I hope the reading is worth your while, Carryl!
DeleteOoh, I love this series you are doing, everything from the intentionality of it to how it manifests and I love the little blog roll links at the end--I'm going to retrofit my blog and copy you on this one. I love your series for the A to Z. Feels like a respite from it all.
ReplyDeleteThere is mutual admiration coming to you for your A-Z project. If my blog feels like a respite, that makes me happy.
DeleteIndeed! That blogroll is a GREAT idea!
DeleteI hope I can send a few of my friends your way. They will love what they discover.
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