Which animal would you compare yourself to and why? If I were to compare myself to an animal, I would choose the Egyptian ibis. In ancient Egypt, the ibis was closely connected to Thoth, the god of knowledge, writing, and balance. Because of that symbolism, the ibis represents thoughtfulness, learning, and the quiet pursuit of …
Daily writing promptHow has a failure, or apparent failure, set you up for later success?View all responses For me, what once felt like failure turned out to be refinement. As a writer, there were stories that didn’t land, drafts that fell flat, and moments where I questioned whether I was even improving. But looking back, …
Daily Prompt #19Daily writing promptDo you believe in fate/destiny?View all responsesThat’s a question that gets to the very root of our practice, isn’t it? And like the roots of a centuries-old tree, the answer is complex, gnarled, and goes deep.As someone born into this path, I don’t believe in fate as a fixed, unchangeable script …
Daily writing promptDo you believe in fate/destiny?View all responses That's a question that gets to the very root of our practice, isn't it? And like the roots of a centuries-old tree, the answer is complex, gnarled, and goes deep. As someone born into this path, I don't believe in fate as a fixed, unchangeable script …
Daily Prompt #18Daily writing promptWhat bores you?View all responsesHonestly, what bores me most is a lack of genuine curiosity.Stupidity, in the sense I mean it, isn’t about a lack of intelligence—it’s a willful refusal to learn, to question, or to see beyond one’s own nose. It’s the person who has all the answers and no …
Daily writing promptWhat bores you?View all responses Honestly, what bores me most is a lack of genuine curiosity. Stupidity, in the sense I mean it, isn't about a lack of intelligence—it's a willful refusal to learn, to question, or to see beyond one's own nose. It's the person who has all the answers and no …
Daily Prompt #17Daily writing promptWhat are three objects you couldn’t live without?View all responsesThe first is this very mug—a thick, white ceramic thing, slightly chipped on the rim. It’s not just for the caffeine, though God knows that’s a lifeline. It’s for the ritual. The warmth that seeps into my palms on a cold morning, …
Daily writing promptWhat are three objects you couldn't live without?View all responses The first is this very mug—a thick, white ceramic thing, slightly chipped on the rim. It’s not just for the caffeine, though God knows that’s a lifeline. It’s for the ritual. The warmth that seeps into my palms on a cold morning, the …
Daily Prompt #16Daily writing promptShare one of the best gifts you’ve ever received.View all responsesOne of the best gifts I’ve ever received was in 2021, and it wasn’t something flashy or expensive — it was a Darth Vader ornament from 1997. At first glance it might seem like just a piece of nostalgia hanging on …
Daily writing promptShare one of the best gifts you've ever received.View all responses One of the best gifts I’ve ever received was in 2021, and it wasn’t something flashy or expensive — it was a Darth Vader ornament from 1997. At first glance it might seem like just a piece of nostalgia hanging on a …