Tag Archives: heart

The Most Beautiful Things

It’s strange how other people affect us sometimes. We meet so many people in a lifetime and yet we stay in touch with only a few of them. Among the latter are our relatives who we do not choose but … Continue reading

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Freedom Is Not Worth Having

“Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.” Mahatma Gandhi When I was young and still in high school, I couldn’t wait to become an adult. The main reason being to be free to … Continue reading

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The Grass Is Not Green

Strange how when we are living what we call a normal life and are satisfied or happy with what we own or have, we never question why. We assume it is how things are or must be in life. We … Continue reading

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Man Has Places In His Heart

Yesterday was Valentine’s day. A day to celebrate love and your loved ones. I thought it would be easy for me to commemorate it by writing my feelings down and sharing them with my readers. But first I woke up … Continue reading

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One More Chance

Do you have days when you tell yourself that you are strong and that no matter what happens on that particular day you will not let it put you down? That you will not allow anything to spoil it for … Continue reading

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I Am Just Finding Ways

Yesterday I finished reading the book “Testament of Youth” by Vera Brittain. I have had the book for over a decade in my library, but each time I held the book in my hand to read, I put it right … Continue reading

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Until I Learn To Let Go

Ever since I was a little girl I hated goodbyes. If I happened to be at a place like the airport, and observed a random someone walk away leaving loved ones crying behind I would break down and cry myself. … Continue reading

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I Do Not Try To Steer My Characters

Are you a spontaneous writer? Or do you plan your novel and characters from before? Do you plan your scenes and plots and incidents in advance? Do you know what your characters will do and think every time they are … Continue reading

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Blood Sweat Tears And Prayers

The other day I read a great book that played on all my senses, stirring all my emotions. Every time I read a book like that I get so fired up and I wish that I could write like the … Continue reading

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It Starts With A Dream

Aristotle said that the most characteristically human activity is planning your life. The plan, any plan, starts with a dream. A dream so strong that it seizes your mind and your heart. A dream so clear and sound that you … Continue reading

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