Guest Author - Angela England

March 5th - The flower that represents the month of March is the Jonquil or Daffodil. I love how bravely this flower dares to be one of the first to bloom each winter.

Describe a time when you were the first to try something new. What gave you the courage to step out and tackle a new thing? What was the result? How did that make you feel?

March 6th - Have you ever failed to do something because of fear? How might things be different if you had not let fear stop you? Is there something you could do now?

If you are a creative writer try writing a scene where you conquered your fear in that past situation.

March 7th - Home is a powerful word, I believe. Many proverbs and sayings center around the idea of home and family. "Home is where the heart is." and "Make yourself at home." are just two of many.

Describe what makes an environment feel "home-like" to you. What smells? sights? people? What rules?

March 8th - "The test of literature is, I suppose, whether we ourselves live more intensely for the reading of it." ~ Elizabeth Drew

What literature have you read that makes you live in a different, better, or more aware manner? Why did it have such a strong impact on you?

March 9th - Describe yourself when you were 10 years old. What did you imagine you'd be doing? What were your hopes? Fears?

March 10th - Write a letter to your 10 year old self. It can be an encouragement, a warning, a funny or memorable letter - just write what comes to your heart.

Take a look through what you've written. How do you feel?

March 11th - March is the National Nutrition Month. We are all very familiar with the need for good nutrition. But we don't always stick with a healthy diet, even when we know better. Think about the last time you ate something you knew you shouldn't and write about how you were feeling at the time. Pressured by others at a party? Bored? Angry? Frustrated? Describe how you felt at the time and why you think it made you reach for food or drink you knew you'd be better off without.

Stop by the forums and share the answers to your journaling prompts if you want.