7 of 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes: SAME

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We are all different, but we are also the same.  I wonder how different we would all treat each other when we come to terms with this fact. 

Someone might believe in vaccinating her children, and you might not.

Someone might believe in total gun control, and you might not.

Someone might be a republican, you might be a democrat.

Someone might choose to work away from her home, you might choose to be a stay at home mom.

Someone might curse like a sailor, you might not.

Someone might support Trump, you might be completely anti-Trump.

Someone might be black, you might be white.

But that person is a human being, same as you.

That person bleeds, same as you.

That person has a heart, same as you.

That person is someone's child, same as you.

That person is a child of God, same as you.

That person is a sinner, same as you.

Christ died for that person.  Christ did the same for you.

Day 1 of 31 Five Minute Free Writes: WHY

WHY DO I WRITE?

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I am an introvert and always was- even before I knew about the word introvert.  I was also shy and insecure, and I kept to myself.  Then in fifth grade, I discovered writing.  My fifth grade teacher, Ms. McDonnell, commented on something I wrote, and right then, I knew I wanted to be a writer.  I discovered the relief and joy of letting it all out on paper.  Since then, I kept a journal and wrote my heart out, and continued to do that into my adult years.  No matter where I was and what was going on in my life, I had a notebook.   

These days, I find it difficult to get started.  Maybe it is because I am in school and I have to write so many essays, some about things I don't really care for.  But I want to write again.  Not to keep to myself but to give out words of encouragement to others.  To speak life to those who might feel hopeless.  I want to write to give people a glimpse of my cracks and even more so, to give people a glimpse of the Light that shines through these cracks.