by Kate Motaung | Oct 27, 2015 | 31 Days, 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes
Perhaps is a loaded word. A powerful word. Not powerful in its punch, but rather its quiet presence. Powerful in the way it is trailed by an invisible ellipsis and a lingering question mark. Perhaps is powerful in the way it commands attention from the future....
by Kate Motaung | Oct 26, 2015 | 31 Days, 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes
I lean in close as I tuck him into his bed at night. Cupping my hand to his ear, I whisper into the darkness, “I have a secret.” I feel his eight-year-old frame perk up with interest. “What?” he whispers back. “I love you.”...
by Kate Motaung | Oct 25, 2015 | 31 Days, 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes
Confession: I don’t love crowds. I’m not claustrophobic or anything, I’m just not crowd-crazy. I don’t thrive in densely populated environments. I’d much rather have a quiet, intimate gathering of close friends than a rock...
by Kate Motaung | Oct 24, 2015 | 31 Days, 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes
Silence is both friend and foe. I long for it, and push it away. I relish and despise it. Silence evokes such a vast cacophony of emotions: .. the welcome silence when the kids are finally tucked into bed after a rambunctious day; .. the comfortable silence on a long...
by Kate Motaung | Oct 22, 2015 | 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes, Five-Minute Friday
Is this month absolutely FLYING by for anyone else, or is it just me? Sheesh! For those doing Write 31 Days, how’s it going? The finish line is in sight! You can do it! Need to get caught up on 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes? No problem, just click here. And...
by Kate Motaung | Oct 22, 2015 | 31 Days, 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes
We find them hidden in our disappointments. They’re tucked away, often unseen, until something happens to make our hearts sink — then they rise up. Our values. Have you ever stopped to consider what yours are? Like, really pause and intentionally consider...