Write about something you do now that has become routine, but that the old you — or friends and family from your past — would never believe if they couldn’t witness it today with their own eyes.

Posted in Nonfiction on Nov 8, 2024

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“Lakshmi: The Flame of Light and Peace” by Stephanie Canaway

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Lakshmi: The Flame of Light & PeaceThe rough texture of the tiny piece of wood between my right thumb and forefinger draws my attention, engaging my senses as I steady my hold and calm my breath, readying myself for an ancient ritual and ceremony.A small moment of reflection evoking a deep-seated memory and pause before the daily rush. A brief moment of grounding and simple reminder to stop and breathe, having gratitude for nature and the air flowing into my lungs and being absorbed into my body.A reminder of my connection to t...

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“Lady from the Baby Shower” by Laura Paz

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When I was 20 years old, one of the most nauseating events I could be forced to attend was definitely the baby shower. I guess the word forced is too strong. Maybe cajoled? Persuaded? Guilt-tripped? I’m not sure but regardless I truly never wanted to attend. If you are invited to a baby shower, here is my advice: if you can make it past the voluptuous ladies who know no sense of bodily boundaries, the baby blue and pink balloons, and the time-wasting games then head directly to the mimosa bar. They always have one which makes absolute...

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“Right Brain Meets Left Brain” by Danika Smith

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My father glanced over, surprised. “Since when do you like writing?” he asked. “I’m not sure,” I told him. I didn’t know how, but writing felt like the right thing to do.On our drive home from Rouge Park, in the fall of 2017, I explained to him how during my year-long backpacking trip I wanted to interview people about how they define success and happiness for a writing project.As a child, I grew up loving dance and attended a performing arts high school. I dreaded my English classes and started studying sciences in university after gra...

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“Growing Anyway” by Conor Smith

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Gypsophila paniculata, commonly known as baby’s breath, grows in harsh environments, among sand and stony fixtures. In the world of floristry, it often finds its place as a bed of contrast for other brighter and more elegant flowers. In some places in North America, it’s identified as an invasive species, toxic to surrounding plants and even some animals. It’s my favorite flower, I think. I use it every Sunday. She and I fought so much over the course of our relationship that m...

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“Please Enjoy Responsibly ” by Veronica Hues

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I love IPA’s. Not only for their flavor but also for their names. Nothing makes you feel like a badass space God quite like drinking a beverage with ingredients named “Cashmere, Apollo, and Calypso”. I think the single thing I don’t love about them is the number of calories. I’m so thankful they don’t list that information on the side of the can because that would kill my Goddess vibes for sure. The old me would be shocked to know about my love of craft beer. I used to hate alcohol, but not bec...

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“Yelling At The TV; The Journey To Becoming a Sporto” by Jacklyn Hunter

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In the world, there are sporty people and non-sporty people. As a child, as an adolescent, even as a young adult, I was non-sporty. Until one day I woke up and I was in the other circle. It was as if a switch had flipped and I was obsessed. Give me everything, I love it all. I love hockey, I am obsessed with football. I would watch lacrosse every day if they aired it. Basketball is interesting but I prefer the NCAA over NBA. I even watched Tennis for a little while. The journey to get there was something wild. My parents begged and plea...

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“Murderess back pain” by Hanna Brauncajs

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Three months ago I didn’t understand bikes. All I saw were: pedals and handlebars, one very awkward saddle, wheels, frames. Bikes were fiddly constructed vehicles from which I had fallen off countless times and into which my father would shove a wooden stick when, unfailingly supportive, he tried to teach me to cycle. And yet, one golden day in a land of everlasting autumn I rode on the rack of a bike – murderous pain stabbing my back – with a friend of mine sweating profusely behind its handlebar, I finally understood.Through toil...

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Write about something you do now that has become routine, but that the old you — or friends and family from your past — would never believe if they couldn’t witness it today with their own eyes.

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✍️ 22 stories

“Lakshmi: The Flame of Light and Peace” by Stephanie Canaway

“Lady from the Baby Shower” by Laura Paz

“Right Brain Meets Left Brain” by Danika Smith

“Growing Anyway” by Conor Smith

“Please Enjoy Responsibly ” by Veronica Hues

“Yelling At The TV; The Journey To Becoming a Sporto” by Jacklyn Hunter

“Murderess back pain” by Hanna Brauncajs

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