And so it begins….
Ok, it’s NaNoPoBlano month. I feel like there should be a trumpet or drum roll or something to mark the beginning of this auspicious occasion!
Those of us who’ve joined the level 1 NaNoPoBlano Challenge have committed to blogging EVERY SINGLE DAY for the month of November.
So why do we do this? Well, I’ve only been blogging for a week so I can’t really claim to know anything or toss much out with any real conviction. But I do, of course, have some opinions (subject to change radically and without notice).
I think it’s about creating and connecting. Humans have a need for both. We’re a group that creates through words so that’s why we accept this challenge. But there are so many ways people create!
Yesterday, a friend posted something on Facebook that dovetailed well with my thoughts for this post. It’s a story about how Kurt Vonnegut responded to a group of high school English students who asked him for advice. This is part of his response….
“Practice any art, music, singing, dancing, acting, drawing, painting, sculpting, poetry, fiction, essays, reportage, no matter how well or badly, not to get money and fame, but to experience becoming, to find out what’s inside you, to make your soul grow.
Seriously! I mean starting right now, do art and do it for the rest of your lives. Draw a funny or nice picture of Ms. Lockwood, and give it to her. Dance home after school, and sing in the shower and on and on. Make a face in your mashed potatoes. Pretend you’re Count Dracula.
Here’s an assignment for tonight, and I hope Ms. Lockwood will flunk you if you don’t do it: Write a six line poem, about anything, but rhymed. No fair tennis without a net. Make it as good as you possibly can. But don’t tell anybody what you’re doing. Don’t show it or recite it to anybody, not even your girlfriend or parents or whatever, or Ms. Lockwood. OK?
Tear it up into teeny-weeny pieces, and discard them into widely separated trash recepticals. You will find that you have already been gloriously rewarded for your poem. You have experienced becoming, learned a lot more about what’s inside you, and you have made your soul grow.”
So, today, my answer about WHY we take on this challenge is because whether consciously or subconsciously, it’s a decision to feed our souls. It’s a daily act of soul-care that we all need in these turbulent times.
I hope you’ll join me/us for NaNoPoBlano month. Take a few minutes with a warm cup of coffee and feed your soul with some words from our group….hit the like button and let us know you visited.
Do something to feed your soul today. You matter! I’m glad you’re here!
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With Angels and Elephants 
I love this, it’s exactly what I needed to hear!! Thank you.
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Thanks for visiting! Glad it was helpful….I’ve always thought the WHY supports the WHAT & HOW if that makes sense ❤️
I have my Shamanism Class at noon and, of course, I’m behind on my homework! Have a great day!
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Welcome to the wild, weird and wonderful world of blogging– hope you survive the experience 😀
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Thank you for the kind welcome. I’m excited about the experience… Also a bit intimidated… But mostly excited! Looking forward to blogging with you this month.
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I just joined NaNoPoBlano now. Thanks for the inspiration. Great first NaNoPoBlano post. Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to read again tomorrow.
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Thank You!! Looking forward to doing this with you!🌹
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Great first Nano post! Happy Peppering, friend!
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Thank you so much for stopping by! Looking forward to the big blogging month! Also looking forward to reading some of your posts😊
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Love this post, and so pleased you are starting this blogging journey. And I love the start something paragraph
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Thank you so much! I so appreciate your kindness! And I am also enjoying your posts! Thank you for all that you share with all of us!❤️
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Dinah, loved this post. The words by Kurt Vonnegut are something I try to do every day. I hope my photography shows the world some of that. My move to Wyoming I believe was guided by my spirit team. I love this little town of 3,000+ people who are warm and kind toward me. When I drive into the canyon, I find one of my many favorite spots and say my prayers with tears running down my cheeks as I am so very thankful to live among the beauty of this state. The last time we met, you were channeling the masters and told me I was a light bearer. I try had to have patience and bring light when ever I can. I have so much yet to learn. So looking forward to your posts!!
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Yes… You absolutely are a light bearer. And your photography is an extension of that, without doubt. We are so lucky to see/share in the beauty that you see! I love your photos! Keep sharing… The world needs more light!
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Yes! I always think of the quote by Arthur Ashe, “Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can” — for me, that almost always means, write something, ha! Happy to be Peppering with you!
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Thank you for stopping by! And… Without your kind support, I wouldn’t be peppering at all. So thank you again for your generosity! You are a gift to so many!
Happy peppering my friend!
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Such a wonderful first post for NanoPoblano – looking forward to what’s to come and cheering you on! Thank you for sharing the quote, I wholeheartedly agree, and it was good to have the reminder. Happy Peppering!
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Thanks for your kindness! So glad you enjoyed it! Happy peppering to you too❤️
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