Writer’s Way writing prompt In 300 words or less create a poem or short story to, “Suppose The Wind Blows…” Inspired by The Bonus Daughter Of Zeus, who is one of the eight moderators over at Writer’s Way. Photo by Christina Victoria Craft on Unsplash Imagine That 2023, Henery X © Suppose the wind blows and whispers, “You can do all things.” Would you believe or continue to allow your lower self to deceive? Signs and symbols for the conscious mind. We exist in dangerous times.

If it ain't broke don't fix it Photo courtesy of the author, Henery X Routine 2023, Henery X © Stick to the routine or change it completely. Let me give you a quick example of what I mean. Say you decided to designate two hours a day to accomplishing your goal. Now, say one day you’re feeling like donating another hour into the mix. Right then you have a decision to make. Either abandon the notion or change your routine from two hours to three hours. Just because you’re feeli

May my shared result inspire you to accomplish your goals Photo courtesy of the author, Henery X Sacrifice is necessary for the greatest good. What we’ll be sacrificing are things greater than or of equal value to what we’re thinking of starting. We’re not giving up on the things we’ll need to sacrifice, they’ll just be placed on hold and until the goal is complete. — Henery X Six Out Of Ten Ain’t Bad 2023, Henery X © In 2020, I told myself I was going to write ten books in t

Writer's Way writing prompt Photo by Pedro Monteiro on Unsplash Safeguarding our peace of mind should be priority number one. — Henery X Major Upgrade 2023, Henery X © When inner peace speaks, outer chaos doesn’t stand a chance. The little voice within has been my friend ever since I thought losing would never allow me to win. I reach for the Stratosphere over the star. This is how it is when you know exactly who you are. Mastering the tricks of the trade. Had how I interacte

A Poem Photo courtesy of the author, Henery X You Can Have My Plate 2023, Henery X © As they pray for my downfall. I’ll be the one attempting to convince the big wigs to give them a call. This is how it is when you play in every game for forty minutes, and they never play at all. See, I learned from my lessons, this is why my moves don’t block my blessings. But I can’t be mad because it’s impossible to do what you were never shown. Besides, every Jesus has his Judas this fact

My Writer's Way writing prompt Photo courtesy of the author, Henery X Never become satisfied because satisfaction is the first step towards stagnation and stagnation is likened to death. Always make your last accomplishment inspiration and motivation for your next. — Henery X The Journey Continues 2023, Henery X © After all the excitement is done, the journey continues. Compelling content is created and added to the collection. I can never be complacent. Because my comprehens

My Writer's Way writing prompt offering Photo by Júnior Ferreira on Unsplash Think Again 2022, Henery X © Oh, you have no idea? Well, I say think again. See, as we think and believe, so it shall be. So, believing what we think is the key. I believe I can fly. I believe I will never die. But not in the literal sense, I’m referring to the offerings my efforts produce and let me tell you; the work is intense. Because no pain-no gain, but my pain isn’t from physical strain. Menta

My Writer’s Way writing prompt offering Photo by Jessica Felicio on Unsplash The Voice 2022, Henery X © When my muse whispered, it was the sweetest sound I had ever heard. The first thing she said was, “Can you hear me clearly?” And responded, “Loud and clear.” Then she proceeded to tell me all the things I could do, things I had never even thought of before. Like starting a business. Or writing a book. She held my attention hostage, and priorities were the only reason I allo

A Poem Photo by Marcos Paulo Prado on Unsplash R. P. N. (Real Poetry News) 2022, Henery X © I can never seem to recall, The rise after the fall, I guess it has a lot to do with how hard I fell, Some say I’ve sold my soul, but no one can ever produce the bill of sale, And I believe in facts not fiction, Here’s a prediction, Freedom of speech will always come with a restriction, How hypocritical, America is so hospitable, Except when it comes to the melanated ones, You know, th

Creating or crushing a habit is simply a matter of choice Photo by Márton Szalai on Unsplash Change is a process that begins within the mind. — Henery X The Power Of The Mind 2022, Henery X © Got Me To Thinking Have you ever thought about why the person who came up with the phrase “It takes twenty-one days to break a habit” chose the number twenty-one? Well, I thought about the said question. My thoughts came about after I created a habit in seven days. Yes, that’s right, I c

A Poem Photo by Chris Barbalis on Unsplash Dueling Duality 2022 Henery X © Everyday after I rise from rest, I prepare myself to deal with either the spirit or the flesh, And my way of thinking will determine the winner of the contest, Though they work well together, One will always be meant to make the other better, One is finite, while the other is meant to live forever, I always ask myself, what is the expectations, Of your creations, Is it to generate fortune and fame or t

Just something for you to consider Photo by Gor Davtyan on Unsplash What we feed our bodies will affect our minds. — Henery X A Feast For Thought 2022, Henery X © I believe the mind and spirit are intertwined, and that our means to fulfill the purpose is intertwined with the spirit. We discover the said means by living our life. By living our life, we will discover what we love doing most of all. The spirit is the only thing perfect about us, and when we align righteous thoug

Blessed by God Photo by Luis espinoza on Unsplash To do the will of God, we must possess the mindset of God. God equals Love. Blessing us daily with the breath of life is how we’re shown love, and us loving one another is how we show our appreciation for the ultimate gift. — Henery X I Am A Vessel 2022, Henery X © Do more, say less. See, this isn’t checkers, this is chess. For me, a conversation. Is procrastination. Why talk about what I’m going to do, when I can just do it?

Writer’s Way writing prompt In 200 words or less create a poem or short story to, “You Think You Know,” Inspired by Henery X, and for the Clubhouse club Writer’s Way. Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash No Clue 2022, Henery X © You think you know, but don’t have the slightest clue. What it takes for me to create. When my mind offers perpetual options, and each one is better than the last. Decisions, decisions. Deletes and revisions. It’s enough to drive a sane man to the brink

Writer’s Way writing prompt In 100 words or less create a poem or short story to, “The Blacksmith’s Hammer…” Inspired by Selina Ahnert, who is one of five moderators over at Writer’s Way. Photo by Chris Curry on Unsplash When our mission lives within our heart, it will be deterred by no mind. — Henery X Undefeated 2022, Henery X © The Blacksmith’s Hammer beat me into submission, transforming me into a magnificent weapon. Made of Valyrian steel, with a Dragonglass hilt. All wh

A poem Photo by Ahmed Mulla on Unsplash Allow the rain to wash away your worries, and let the sunshine in. — Henery X The Wisdom Of Rain 2022, Henery X © There’s a storm brewing, And I am the eye. Utter clarity is what I’m pursuing, And it’ll be this way until the day I die. As I rain down, On the moving Earth. The once lost are now found, And this fact affords me the opportunity of rebirth. See, their motion is a sight to see, And though we won’t always agree, We’ll continue

A poem Photo by Raphael Lovaski on Unsplash Reading for a writer is like the rain, and the sun is on the Earth. It continues to produce growth and development.- Henery X Black Pearl 2022, Henery X © You don’t see what I see, But this doesn’t mean that I don’t respect your vision. Freedom of choice is how we remain free, So, always ensure you’ll appreciate your decision. United we rise, Divided, we stay grounded. The truth wears no disguise, And when we open our closed minds,

The beginning, the middle, and the end Photo provided by the author, Henery X I never wanted to be what I became until I became what I would become. — Henery X The Short Version Of My Writing Journey 2022, Henery X © The Beginning The first thing I ever wrote creatively was a rap. This was when cassette tapes were popular. It was the summer of 1987. I know it was 1987 because this is when the Paid In Full project by Eric B & Rakim came out. I recorded my rap with the instrume

When we hold back, others are held back as well Image proved by the author, Henery X, and was created using a collage maker app The purpose is not a passion, but passion fuels the purpose. — Henery X Sharing Is Caring 2022, Henery X © Purpose: the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. For years, I thought what we were most passionate about doing was our purpose. My thinking has changed recently because of my open mind. Clearing up space

The three most important parts Photo provided by the author, Henery X It always seems impossible until it’s done. — Nelson Mandela Creating A Book 2022, Henery X © Here I will share the three things that must occur if we expect to have a book, as well as explain why they must occur. As with everything I share, this is my humble opinion, which I stand behind, before, and on either side of. My views are based solely on my observation of the experiences that led up to me being a