Megan DiMaria
A little bit of hope goes a long way
I like to think that all my friends are loved to pieces by their families, spoiled by their spouses, and successful in their lives. When...
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A Prisoner of Hope
Offering hope and encouragement for life, writing, and living a thoughtful life.
A Prisoner of Hope
Offering hope and encouragement for life, writing, and living a thoughtful life.
I post the first and third Tuesday of the month.
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Megan DiMaria
Nov 15, 20222 min read
Advice for heavy hearts this holiday season
The air has chilled, leaves have fallen, and Thanksgiving is next week. Then there will be the blur of days until Christmas and the New...
Megan DiMaria
Apr 26, 20222 min read
Lifehack: Practice trust
Somebody needs to hear this (and it could be me). Because life is full of stress, doubts can creep into our thoughts. We can let...
Megan DiMaria
Dec 21, 20212 min read
A precious Christmas thought to ponder—Divine Humanity!
At this beautiful time of year, I wish you a thrill of joy. . . Decades ago, my parents passed on their nativity set to me. In the box...
Megan DiMaria
Apr 20, 20211 min read
Dear writer, you can't fake it until you make it: you have to do the work!
If you’ve ever hung out with me in person or on my blog, you know I’m striving toward another publishing contract. I’ve submitted some...
Megan DiMaria
Apr 13, 20212 min read
Snow on Tulips and Challenges you face
Take heart, sometimes challenges can be a good thing. I've been delighted to see my tulips pushing through winter's barrier. I noticed...
Megan DiMaria
Jan 5, 20213 min read
Tips to heal your heart in 2021
Did your heart take a beating last year? Mine did. Gunk was stirred up, memories relived, regrets remembered. I'm ready for a new...
Megan DiMaria
Dec 29, 20203 min read
Mindful strategies for a successful 2021
Here it comes: 2021! The beginning of a new year is when resolutions kick in. Already, folks are talking about the new diets they're...
Megan DiMaria
Dec 22, 20202 min read
A precious Christmas thought to ponder—Divine Humanity!
At this beautiful time of year, I wish you a thrill of joy. . . Decades ago, my parents passed on their nativity set to me. In the box...
Megan DiMaria
Nov 24, 20201 min read
Happy Thanksgiving 2020
I haven't started with preparations for the day yet, but my pantry is stocked and ready. The part that isn't quite ready for the day is...
Megan DiMaria
Aug 4, 20203 min read
Yes, some questions are best left unanswered
Lately, I've been running across that meme that asks you to give advice to your 18-year-old self. I don't care for that one. Actually, my...
Megan DiMaria
Jun 23, 20202 min read
Feel like throwing in the towel?
Feel like throwing in the towel? Believe it or not, I don't even entertain the idea of quitting. Of course, I've thought, should I quit?...
Megan DiMaria
May 12, 20202 min read
Counting blessings and being thankful
I believe it's important to find a quiet place, take a deep breath, close your eyes, and recall what you are grateful for. These days...
Megan DiMaria
Feb 25, 20201 min read
Encouraging words to help creatives persevere when the journey gets tough
Need some encouragement to persevere when the journey gets tough? You’ve come to the right place. The struggle is real, but it's...
Megan DiMaria
Feb 4, 20204 min read
Encouragement for the writing journey with guest Jennifer Major
Megan here: Anyone who knows me or has read my blog knows I’m persistent when it comes to meeting my goal/dream of acquiring another...
Megan DiMaria
Jan 28, 20203 min read
Have you selected a 2020 scripture verse? Here's how to do it.
This is the second year I selected a scripture verse instead of a word for the year. This year's verse speaks to my anxieties about the...
Megan DiMaria
Jan 21, 20201 min read
It's up to you—will your day be brilliant or awful?
We've all gotten up in the morning and thought, "This is going to be a terrible day." Perhaps there was good reason for that judgment....
Megan DiMaria
Dec 3, 20191 min read
The best gift you can give this Christmas
As wonderful as this time of year can be, it can be challenging for some. There are folks who are hurting from past injustices, unkind...
Megan DiMaria
Nov 19, 20192 min read
Two simple strategies to sail through the holidays, stress-free.
Yes, believe it or not, the holidays are coming. It's still November, but Christmas ads are floating around in my social media feed, and...
Megan DiMaria
Nov 5, 20193 min read
Tactics to overcome frustration while working toward your goals
Have you ever been frustrated while on your journey toward your goal? Sometimes (most of the time) journeys are not a straight shot. You...
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