writing – From the Desk of Pennwell Gray

The lonely hearts club.

Writing for a number of online publications, one in particular that scores pieces based on hearts, shares, and comments, I’d noticed that my articles on gratitude, self-development and life in general didn’t rate that high.

Thankfully, scoring has never mattered to me. I didn’t even know that was the case when I penned my first piece – until I won first place on the Ecosystem with an unexpected monetary payout, a wonderful surprise that absolutely felt terrific.

What do you want to read about?

Writing is my passion and has been since I was a child. My mother still has some of the ridiculously imaginative, and silly, letters I’d crafted long ago – along with poems, essays and my first published pieces. Writing has been my one true love and she stood by me, even when I paid her little attention and veered off course.

Two years ago, I committed to this blog and it has adhered to it’s promise: Daily thoughts. Points to ponder. Soulful reflections.

Most posts are not polished or publication worthy. That was never my intention.

My latest on the Elephant Journal.

Be sure to read my latest published articles on the Elephant Journal. You can access via https://linktr.ee/mserinm.

Visiting will allow you to read two articles for free yet while there, considering subscribing. EJ offers you a plethora of writers from around the globe on a multitude of diverse topics.

Mindful reading. Mindful life.

Woman disjointed.

As a writer, a topic typically strikes my fancy and percolates. That topic takes a life of its own, traveling with me as my day to day responsibilities and commitments are tackled while the story itself takes shape in my mind.

It ebbs and flows. It is acute and present, then fades and retreats. But all the while, it’s baking and in time, rises to meet that moment when I am ready to put pen to paper – or fingers to the keyboard, playing each letter like a piano concerto, immersed in the melody my mind orchestrates. Continue reading “Woman disjointed.”

On writing.

Anyone who writes can tell you that life gives us an endless supply of material. Everywhere we go, everything we do and everything we see and hear ignites the spark of thoughts that we carry around with us until we bring them to life.

Welcome

I’m thrilled that you are here! Together we will journey through a variety of topics – from the most simple to the most controversial – but more importantly, we will journey through the complexities of the human condition. My aim is to take a closer look at specific experiences and events, ask questions when warranted and seeking answers – or at least find some accepting ground on which to stand. For me, writing requires quiet reflection and soulful exploration in which I can sift through my thoughts and emotions, sometimes finding clarity and sometimes leading to the discovery that the simple act of jotting thoughts down is cathartic in itself.