We are potters and poets, writers and energy healers, we are watercolorists, musicians, and one who has never ever picked up any type of art supply. We are a group of (10) creatives who have chosen to come together once a week and work towards encouraging and overcoming our creative blocks. Joining this group … Continue reading #justshowup – Vulnerability
Tag: Identity
Bravado. {Part IV of IV}
Today's post is written by our Brave Poet, Jazmyne Tamar Johnson... It is in the dance of a maimed danseuse that the true love for her chorus can be found. Her sole purpose of creation to sway in the winds of the melodies that once held nothing but, in her perseverance, have gained meaning. Fearlessly she leaps with no … Continue reading Bravado. {Part IV of IV}
Let Me Entertain You
Today’s post is written by our Brave Artist Mariah Neilson ************************************************************************ Let me entertain you. That would be easier. Easier than opening up to you. It would be easy to create a story, so you can't see my pain. Let me entertain you. Something - interesting. Enticing. Alluring. I will tell wild tales … Continue reading Let Me Entertain You
Who do you think you are? Alive to Thrive Episode #4.
Today's post comes from Live Brave founder, Lesley Glenn. The wind can really mess things up. What was once in order is quickly scattered into chaos. It's amazing how weather can often parallel our lives. When the unexpected comes, it's like the wind. It messes with our entire being. We start to question, "WHO AM … Continue reading Who do you think you are? Alive to Thrive Episode #4.
Lonely
Today’s post is written by our Brave Artist Toni Imsen ******* I was surprised by the amount of responses I received when I wrote this poem last year. I don’t why I was surprised. It seems to be a common experience, regardless of who you are. I too am lonely. Yes, I said … Continue reading Lonely
A Lover’s Light. {Part III of IV}
Today's post is written by our Brave Poet, Jazmyne Tamar Johnson... For what is the purpose of life when she lives in fear of the light? The soil has become tainted by pesticides. That which once shielded me has now become my enemy. I worry that the solution to my newfound sadness is also its … Continue reading A Lover’s Light. {Part III of IV}
The Rainbow Storm
Today's post comes from our Live Brave Poet, Tiffany Martin. The Rainbow Storm She walked in the desert, Kicking the small rocks aside, Head down, sweat pouring. Cracking the tumbleweeds under her feet. Glancing up to make sure she could still see. Hands were in her pocket, Defeat on her mind, Stuck in this heat. … Continue reading The Rainbow Storm
Black and White.
Today’s post is written by our Brave Artist Mariah Neilson ************************************************************************ In black and white, I am safe. In black and white, its wrong or right. It is either good enough or inadequate. In black and white, I am confined. When I stay in black and white, you can't see my ugly. But you can't … Continue reading Black and White.
I Wear A Mask.
Today’s post is written by our Brave Artist Mariah Neilson ************************************************************************ I wear a beautiful mask. I wear this mask to hide my insecurities. I put on a front. I want you to know me, but wait, not all of me. Just the parts that are good enough to look at. I want you … Continue reading I Wear A Mask.
You’re wearing what?!
Today's post is written by Brave Writer Stacey Lozano I will admit it: I get horribly awkward around some people. I stumble over myself, my words, and usually make a mess of things. I always get frustrated by how differently I act around them as opposed to how I act around others. Somewhere along the … Continue reading You’re wearing what?!
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