Modern Women: July Writing Prompts
Let’s see where the rabbit hole leads us
One of my favourite aspects about writing prompts for Modern Women is the effect they have off the page.
I was sent a private note recently, and it wasn’t the first, talking about the new perspective a prompt had led to that the person hadn’t felt able to write about in a way that could be shared publicly.
I think that prompts can be like pebbles dropped into a lake… the ripples move across our thoughts whether we are conscious of them or not. If we choose to work with them, as we mull the words over, looking at things from different angles, parts of us can be forever changed. This is especially true when we use them as a focal point for a meditation or journaling exercise.
So, this month my invitation to you is to see where the prompt leads you. You can start with journaling and see what flows from the pen before shaping it into something you feel comfortable sharing, if you choose to.
Before we get to the prompt for this month can we take a moment to celebrate some of the amazing pieces that came our way in response to the prompt Nourishment.
Dr. Preeti Singh wrote a truly inspiring story about a woman brave enough to break free from cultural and societal norms to change her life and in so…
