Ah yes! Now I remember how wonderfully uplifting this Artfully Wild Blog Along with Effy can be--the delightful abundance of blogs to read and comment on and the love and positivity of comments on my own blog. Who doesn't need a sprinkle of love and attention everyday? I participated in Effy's Blog Along a couple of years ago and despite feeling overwhelmed with commitments this year, I knew I wanted to join in again. Now i remember why. That high of being seen. Of putting something out into the world and of having people respond to it in a loving way. Inspired by a Life Book 2017 lesson with Mandy van Goeije, I created a storyboard about this blogging experience as it seemed like such a powerful force and a potent reminder. The slip of paper has been pinned up by my computer for a couple of years now. My heart warms every time I see it. It became my spring board for today's haiku. The storyboard idea captivated me. It's simple, concise and immediately comprehended on a level beyond words. Whenever I view this little scrap of paper, it lifts my spirit, reminds me of the joy of writing, not only blogs, but of writing and reaching out in all ways and the joy of reading, of applauding and acknowledging others' works. Such a vital energy exchange. The way Effy has set up the Blog Along reinfoirces this exchange: for every post I 'announce' in our facebook group, I have to read and comment on three other blogs. It's like a smorgsabord! For the 'price' of my plate, I have all these delectable blog posts to choose from.
Another storyboard that I have pinned in my studio is my original response to the lesson by Mandy van Goeije (see below). I love that although they require thought, they are quick, use few tools and don't demand perfection and, as mentioned, storyboards are easy to relate to in a very primal way. In fact I'm tempted to play with some more today. How about you? What would a storyboard of your today look like? Wishing you a day of heartwarming storyboard moments.
16 Comments
Sue Blott
4/6/2021 04:24:16 pm
Thanks, Donna. Glad you're enjoying the blog along too. You seem to find plenty to blog about despite your initial 'block'. Lol.
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Tania
4/5/2021 03:33:17 pm
Love the storyboards. And it’s how I feel too, participating in the blog along for the first time.
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Sue Blott
4/6/2021 04:30:40 pm
Thank you, Tania. Glad you're having fun with the blogging too! The storyboards are so much fun.
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Cheryl Turtlemoon
4/5/2021 04:16:27 pm
I totally agree with this blog along! It’s been totally heartwarming. I really enjoy reading everyone’s blogs and I hope I can continue after the challenge has ended. I did the story board lesson too!
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Sue Blott
4/6/2021 04:34:35 pm
Thanks, Cheryl! Glad you're enjoying it so much, too. So enlightening to read everyone else's blogs.
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Sue Blott
4/6/2021 04:38:00 pm
Thank you, Amy. I do hope you try a storyboard. They're so much fun and you don't need tro be 'good' at art at all, you just need to be able to tell a story concisely. Good luck!
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Victoria
4/5/2021 08:01:36 pm
I love this idea of a storyboard! I will have to try one !
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Sue Blott
4/6/2021 04:39:24 pm
Thanks for commenting, Victoria. I do hope you try a storyboard. So much fun!
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Lisa
4/5/2021 08:41:43 pm
Smorgasbord is the perfect description. I love that!
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Sue Blott
4/6/2021 04:41:02 pm
Lol! Thanks, Lisa! So many blogs to choose from!
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Sue Blott
4/6/2021 04:44:27 pm
Thank you! And happy reading to you, too. Enjoy.
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Samm Starrs
4/6/2021 12:51:36 am
Yes! I am loving this blog-along. It motivates me and allows me to be witnessed and to be witnesser. I love reading everyone's blogs. I want to read them ALL! The storyboard idea is intriguing, thank you for sharing.
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Sue Blott
4/6/2021 04:46:47 pm
Thank you, Samm. Yes, that's it exactly. We get to be witnessed and to be a witness too. I want to read them all, too!
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