Written by: Lisa Listwa Blogger at: The Meaning of Me Not too long ago, a friend told me I was brave. I think the word she said was brave… she admired my chutzpah in posting my whole and actual weight in a group setting focused on lessening our overall gravitational pull. The compliment did…
Title: Why does the creative spirit dare to #BeReal? Written by: Sarina Steinlein Blogger at: Sarina Steinlein Why do poets write? Why do artists paint? Why do musicians sing? What is this compulsion of the creatively minded individual? Some will say the reason for their sleepless nights and endless consummation of caffeine is a…
My guest today is Jain. Jain is anonymous. Do I know her? Maybe I do and maybe I don’t. I will tell you I relate to many of the things she writes about. Am I normal? Are other people like me? Does anyone else… Jain has some things to say and she would love if you…
My #BeReal guest today is Meghan Shultz Millions of people, male and female, suffer from eating disorders. Anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating are so common that you probably know several people in your everyday life fighting these disorders. Many are good at hiding it. Thank you Meghan for saying out loud what many people are…
My #BeReal guest today is Caryl. I relate so much to my guest today. I have very little else to say because she says it so well. Thank you Caryl for being honest and vulnerable. Thank you for being beautifully real and your smile was the first thing I noticed. 🙂 Who am I?…
My #BeReal guest today is H.K. Abell. Another male perspective on what it is to be real. H.K. has been a major supporter of my creative endeavors. He is a very prolific writer and I would encourage you to check out his many books. Thank you H.K. Abell for being real with me even when…
My #BeReal guest today is Jeanine Lebsack. Worry and anxiety are a normal part of life. But for some people it is a way of life. I wake up and instead of mentally planning my day I am anxious about what lies ahead. Having a daughter makes my anxiety even worse. Please welcome Jeanine as…
My #BeReal guest today is Mary Rowen. I pass people everyday and wonder what they are like. This series is taking an image of a person and then we tell you their story. Not a made up fictional story about how that person would like to be seen but their deep truths. People are revealing what they believe makes…
My #BeReal guest today is Mark Schutter I have known Mark for over a year and he writes beautiful poetry. He even sent me a first verse once and we took turns writing this poem CEMETARY VISIONS. Today he used his poetic skill to write about being real. Thank you Mark for this submission. THIS…
My #BeReal guest today is Briton Underwood. I have a deep like and respect for my guest today. I’ve watched as his writing found its groove growing edgier and more powerful. His writing is good. Really, really good. But it’s how he defends his friends, lifts them up, and helps them succeed I love the most.…
