 Spiritual: August 02, 2006 Issue [#1182] |
  Spiritual
This week: Edited by: Puditat  
More Newsletters By This Editor 
1. About this Newsletter
2. A Word from our Sponsor
3. Letter from the Editor
4. Editor's Picks
5. A Word from Writing.Com
6. Ask & Answer
7. Removal instructions
Spiritual: relating to the spirit or soul and not to physical matter; intangible. Collins Dictionary and Thesaurus
This newsletter explores ideas of the spiritual nature that exists in each and every one of us in an open and non-judgemental manner.
Each editor brings to the newsletter their own backgrounds, experiences, beliefs and opinions. Whether you disagree, agree, doubt or applaud the views expressed, let us all show respect to each other. Together we can learn something about the many varied aspects of the spiritual self and enjoy our differences in true meaning of the Spirit of Community.
Enjoy! 
|
| ASIN: B07RKLNKH7 |
Product Type: Kindle Store
|
Amazon's Price: $ 0.99
|
|
** SPIRITUAL WRITING **
Part One
When you are passionate about something a world of writing topics opens up. It is something you know a lot of facts for, have opinions about, and enjoy studying to learn more.
Being passionate can also provide the red pen some good workout as you strive to prepare an articulate, informative piece. That same passion can tend to bring out the ranter, preacher, or zealot in prose.
So how does one go about the process of choosing something to write in the Spiritual field. This is one suggested method for coming up with your idea pool.
<< Step 1 >>
Make a list of everything related to your spirituality you can think of. Everyone will come up with a different list according to their own spiritual road.
eg.
God, Jesus, faith, belief, Christian, church, service, love, family, morals, marriage...
<< Step 2 >>
For this step use as much paper as you need to. Separating each word/phrase from step one on a separate sheet or notecard may be a good idea, depending on how much effort one is prepared to put into it. 
Starting with the first word on your list, think of additional phrases, single words or thoughts associated with it. It does not matter if some of these words repeat words listed in step one.
eg.
God - Creator, Father, Heaven, His will, love...
Jesus - God's Son, Saviour, suffering, our example of how to live, perfect, sacrificial Lamb...
<< Step 3 >>
Now comes the fun part. Expand each of the words given in Step 2 into possible titles or topics for your writing. The nature of titles or topics will depend on the type of writing you do (short story, articles, poetry, etc). Some you come up with will suit a particular type of writing over others. You could notate the type you think it suitable for after it.
eg.
God the Creator - The Evolution Debate (A), The First Morning (P), What would have happened if Eve was created before Adam? (SS)...
God the Father - How God helps those who've lost their earthly father (A), The reason we're all called God's children (O), Fatherhood (P)...
A = Article; P = Poetry, SS = Short Story, O = Opinion piece
Note how my list includes both potential titles and subjects.
[  ]<>[]<>[ ]<>[]<>[ ]<>[]<>[ ]
This exercise is a wonderful jumpstart for the inspiration, and is, of course, relevant for any genre of writing.
In the next issue I will focus on stage two of the spiritual writing process.
Till next time:
** Image ID #819259 Unavailable **
|
| |  | Invalid Item
This item number is not valid.
#1129847 by Not Available. |
| | | Invalid Item
This item number is not valid.
#1120086 by Not Available. |
| | | Invalid Item
This item number is not valid.
#1137688 by Not Available. |
| | | Invalid Item
This item number is not valid.
#1085317 by Not Available. |
| | | Invalid Item
This item number is not valid.
#1019876 by Not Available. |
| | | Invalid Item
This item number is not valid.
#770977 by Not Available. |
|
Have an opinion on what you've read here today? Then send the Editor feedback! Find an item that you think would be perfect for showcasing here? Submit it for consideration in the newsletter!
https://www.Writing.Com/go/nl_form
Don't forget to support our sponsor!
| ASIN: 1542722411 |
|
Amazon's Price: $ 12.99
|
|
Q: "What's your theory on life?" A: Choosing. Choosing to be a child we took the first breath. Choosing wisdom we grew from childhood into adulthood. Choosing God's way we avoided the pitfals of sin and destruction. Happy are those who make the right choices.
Schreiben-Gal
Indeed, happy are those who make the right choice. For those of us who are dedicated to our Lord, we have the security of that knowledge. How sad to think of those who may find out their choices were unwise, when it's too late... |
| ASIN: 197380364X |
|
Amazon's Price: $ 15.99
|
|
To stop receiving this newsletter, click here for your newsletter subscription list. Simply uncheck the box next to any newsletter(s) you wish to cancel and then click to "Submit Changes". You can edit your subscriptions at any time.
|
This printed copy is for your personal use only. Reproduction
of this work in any other form is not allowed and does violate its copyright. |
View Portfolio
Visit Notebook
Send Gift Points
Awards
Badges
Send Email
