now and then

I was just reading in one of my favorite magazines, The Sun, an article by Genie Zeiger entitled "Now and Then." Suddenly, it occurred to me what a wonderful writing prompt the article's concept would make.

As adults, each of us is prone to remembering how things used to be, often with nostalgia. Sometimes, then is better. Sometimes, now is a definite improvement. And sometimes, now and then are just different.

Give it a try. Write for at least ten minutes, with your focus being a comparison of now and then. As you contrast your past to your present, be aware of how the differences reflect the changes in you and in your world. Be open to exploring what material and physical differences can say about us as emotional and spiritual beings.

posted by lit lover at 8:53 AM