I have been inspired to try something new. Five Minute Friday is a weekly blog linkup with a one word writing prompt. The challenge is to set a timer for five minutes, write on the topic, then stop. Stopping might be hard. But I’ll try!
Starting my timer…
So, yes, I have been inspired to try something new. But the inspiration did not drop in my mind out of nowhere. I realized at She Speaks 2017 last weekend that I am part of a community of writers. These new friends have inspired me to view my story as part of a much larger story that God is writing. Without specifically saying so, they invited me to join the conversation. Joining Five Minute Friday is one step in joining this conversation.
From this community, I have been inspired:
- To practice my skill of writing
- To learn to not overthink when I write
- To build a habit of writing regularly
- To join the conversation
- To seek God more for inspiration
As a writer, I seek to inspire moms:
- To seek God first every day
- To set your hope in Him rather than circumstances
- To believe that rest is possible in the midst of chaos
- To believe that joy is possible in the midst of struggle
- To believe that hope is possible in the midst of the mess
And…that’s five.
Apparently, I think in bullets and infinitives when I write quickly 🙂
Have you been inspired recently to try something new? I hope you are inspired to take the brave first step and try it today!
Read more posts from Five Minute Friday: INSPIRE.
July 28, 2017 at 8:13 am
Love this! I love the bullet points…what a great way to process. I’m the same. And I love you put them in the post. I’m going to have to try that next week. ?
July 28, 2017 at 8:16 am
Who would have thought that bullet points could be inspirational?!
July 28, 2017 at 10:33 am
I’m glad you were inspired to try FMF- it’s a wonderful community that has inspired me so much in my writing and helped me grow. Community is so important in keeping us going. Visiting from #11.
July 28, 2017 at 9:38 am
I’m thankful to be welcomed in to the community. I’m looking forward to growing with you!
July 29, 2017 at 9:45 am
I love how specific you are on community and writing! It reminds me to go back to reading the exercises I have done on the why’s and how’s of what I want to accomplish. I can get distracted and off-focus and have too many ideas! Lovely space you have too. I’m inspired just being here.
July 29, 2017 at 9:55 am
Abundant ideas are definitely a distraction. You are so right that it’s crucial to remember our why’s!
August 31, 2017 at 3:09 pm
What a great idea and I’m impressed with how organized your mind is for such a shortened time of writing! Love you! ❤️
August 31, 2017 at 2:12 pm
The bullet points help. ?