While reading through my students’ home writing journals
this week, I came across an entry by one young lady that listed “Words I’d be
willing to get rid of” and “Words I have to keep”. Her list was simple but I came away with a
much deeper understanding of this student than I had before.
HA – inspiration! So
I will be borrowing this brilliant idea from her – credit goes to Audry! Thank you for giving me another list to make:
Words I would be willing to get rid of ~
Cancer War
Violence Addiction
Insincerity Superficial
Loneliness Poverty
Injustice Orange Fear
Evil Maggots Hunger
Revenge Catastrophe Testing
Chores
Words I HAVE to keep
~
God Blue Family Friendship
Loyalty Love
Pie Harmony Health
Books Canyon River
Sun Gratitude
Dog Peaceful Blessings
Vacation Understanding
Ocean Summer Comfort
Sport
oh
. . . and WRITER (of course)
Many, many more to add, but this will have to suffice for
tonight. What words would you keep?
Quote for the day:
Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.
~Buddha
I LOVE that blue comes after God, before Family! haha - I remember reading that you love blue when I read your post on Sunday. I like this idea. While I was reading yours, I instantly had words popping into my head, or I had thoughts on your words. For instance, orange would DEFINITELY be a keeper for me. :)
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