I have a Youtube playlist where I read aloud from 19th Century American literary texts, and I thought I’d share those here. In addition to reading the texts, I add my own commentary and analysis. I hope you enjoy them.
Author: Roshaunda D. Cade, Ph.D.
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Breathing + Fan
Well, I was feeling disgusted and busted. It had been a hard few days, and I wanted to curl into a ball and cry. My life is good, mind you, but I was feeling the weight of several things and felt ill-equipped for the tasks ahead of me. Including writing.
Prior to my writing menu, I probably would’ve nurtured my funk, skipped writing, and then felt guilty for not writing. But that’s not what God wants for me, so He turned my attention to my writing menu, and I opted for my breathing app and a desk fan.
My breathing app has background nature sounds, so that, combined with my desk fan, had me feeling like I was in a cool grotto, instead of the scorcher that was actually outside. I felt better through the sounds and sensation of a cool breeze, and my breathing exercise calmed me down.
I approached my writing with a better mindset. And like I did previously, I wrote my disgusted and bustedness into my WIP. I did stop almost as soon as I reached my desired word count, but I reached my desired word count, which is a far cry from where I was before I turned on my app and fan.
So I give Breathing + Fan 12/10.
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New Thing
Today’s journaling prompt is to write a prayer for whatever new thing is happening in your life – new school, new job, renewed health, new whatever.
Be blessed in your new endeavor. Amen.
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House Behind the Cedars by Charles Chesnutt, Ch 14
I have a Youtube playlist where I read aloud from 19th Century American literary texts, and I thought I’d share those here. In addition to reading the texts, I add my own commentary and analysis. I hope you enjoy them.
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Singing
Today I sang my heart out as my writing prep – hip hop, 90s R&B, movie soundtracks – you name it, I was belting it out. I felt so good and pumped and ready to take on the world that I figured I better sit down and write.
My creativity flowed more than usual during today’s session, so I hit a word count I don’t normally see. AND we’re seeing the opening scene of a spiritual warfare battle royale. Woot woot!
I give singing a 15/10!
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Vision over Fear
Write down your vision. Write it down again. And again. Keep on writing it down until you can take the next step, even if you are afraid.
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House Behind the Cedars by Charles Chesnutt, Ch 13b
I have a Youtube playlist where I read aloud from 19th Century American literary texts, and I thought I’d share those here. In addition to reading the texts, I add my own commentary and analysis. I hope you enjoy them.
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Dream BIG Workshop
Are you ready to embark on your dreams?
Are you tired of living life small?
Then come to my upcoming Dream BIG workshop!
Coach Ava and I have collaborated to offer you strategies to dream big and live out your dreams!
Saturday, 8/14/21, at 10a CT is your time!
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Silly Putty + Journalist
I was not feeling writing, not at all, but I knew part of building my writing habit is to do it, even when I don’t feel like it. So I pulled out my writing prep menu and chose silly putty and journalist.
I squeezed the putty while thinking about my journalism questions: who, what, where, when, why, and how. Then my hands started itching. I’m pretty sure I’m allergic to this putty.
So I figured someone in my WIP could have an allergic reaction to something. I wouldn’t have thought of that if I hadn’t reacted to the putty. Nevertheless, I’m going to leave the putty alone from now on.
I give this combo a 10/10.
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No Limit Soldier
What limits are you putting on yourself and why?
What would you tell your best friend if they were doing this to themselves?
Write these things down, my friend. Then live them out.