#DefiningMoments

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Meet the Authors of "Ten Toes Down Vol. 2: Defining Moments"

Defining moments often happen after we are done with all of the planning and right in the middle of a purposeful pursuit. As a result of these experiences, we learn from our struggles and find the courage to change. In Volume II of the Ten Toes Down series, twelve authors share their defining moments with purpose, change, growth, and courage. Each contributing author fearlessly pulls back the veil and gives an unfiltered glance at the growing pains that come with a defining moment Collectively, they share the wisdom that can help any person find the joy of pursuing their purpose no matter how hard it may seem!

Wadelene Charles

Aaron Daye

Manouchka (Sandie) Doreus

Tierra Edwards

Krystal Elzy

Trey Ford (Ten Toes Down Creator)

Shevonica M. Howell

Arnisha T. Johnson

Larry Love

Simone "Sage" Reeds

Chris Slade

Destiny Whitehead

[scribesandvibes]

#selftalk Repost @scribesandvibes ・・・ #CHANGETHENARRATIVE... Speak less of who you were, Speak more of who you are. Think about the #plottwist. YOU GOT THIS! Your ability to articulate the divinity within will make you a star. Change the narrative. Change the narrative. Take the band-aids off, Open your heart and let the world see your scars. Speak of those #definingmoments, There's no shame in the pain. Tell the world, "The things that break you make you who you are." Change the narrative. Teach the boys and girls how the lowest moments in life have prepared you to reach for the stars. Teach the boys and girls how you acquired #emotionalintelligence from the grief of being #emotionallyscarred. Teach the boys and girls why everything you've been through has made you everything you are. #SPEAKLIFE. Plant seeds of wisdom in the youth, Help the boys and girls grow. Speak life. Teach the youth to live and let die, Preach the power of letting go. Speak life, even if it kills you to #speakyourtruth; You must know that everything you've been through has been preparing you for everywhere you must go. -Stevie #youarenotyourcircumstances #sonnet | #ChangingTheNarrative revisited ・・・ #vibewise: You are not defined by your circumstances. You have the ability to defy your circumstances. You have to keep an eye on your choices, for they behold the seeds of your chances. You will be refined via your choices, make the most of your chances. Under no circumstances will I allow you to think quitting is a choice, #BELIEVEINYOURSELF, I will not let you squander your chances. Under the circumstances, You will make better choices And take time to prepare for better chances. Stand firm in your decisions. #WALKINYOURPURPOSE. Be anxious of nothing Yet leave nothing to happenstance. In the journey of life, You must step up, You cannot live a #purposedrivenlife by happenstance. #CHANGEYOURMINDCHANGEYOURLIFE, It's that simple at a glance. To be or not to be is a choice, Just be careful with that choice. You only have #onelifetolive And #NOW is your chance! -Stevie #defyingtheodds #poem • #UnderNoCircumstances https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnho7jVgTr4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[kokokumaduy]

Top #ecotourism attractions and insights captured in my heart, mind and soul that make #Dalat one of the top destinations visited by millions of Vietnamese year after year #definingmoments #alpaca #puppyfarm #xiumaibanhmi #homestays #trendycafes #bestviews #waterfalls #nature #presenceofGod #fruits #flowers #flora #fauna #coolair #comfort #thoaimai #serene #calm #peaceful . . . . . #love #instagood #fashion #beautiful #happy (at Pongour waterfall) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmiPPNmyUnN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[creganstarkrp]

(challenge within @asongofgoldenfireandblackblood )

Summary: Write a breakdown or scene about one moment in your character's life they would give anything to turn back the clock ten minutes and do differently, why, and how they believe it would affect their lives (whether that belief is reality or not is all a matter of perception!!

It was not for the first time Cregan got lost in his thoughts of how he could have changed things. Especially concerning his uncle. He wondered if they could have bonded more; maybe it all would have ended differently - and without bloodshed. That young Lord he used to be had trusted his uncle completely. Alas, it seemed power always corrupted.

Cregan watched as the fresh lemon he had sliced began to move over Ice. The blood had stained it after he had been busy with affairs of the southern court as well as his own personal..affairs. Cregan only shook his head; falling back to the memories of his uncle. He thought back to how Ice used to be on his back and how it never seemed to truly fit him. Cregan also remembered the punch his uncle gave him when he touched Ice and Cregan's wish of a different beginning began to change.

No, he would not keep his uncle close if he had the chance again. The Lord of Winterfell would not have changed a thing other than taking his uncle's head off that much sooner. A dark smirk tugged on his lips at the mere thought as his hand began to move faster over the metal of his ancestral sword. The lemon falls to pieces under his strength.

[lordhusband]

Challenge: Defining moment

First his beloved daughter had died by dragon fire, fighting to bring another grandchild into the world. Soon after his only son and heir had perished in the flames of their own hall. In the home Corlys had built for his family and legacy. A legacy now lost.

While the succession seemed settled with Lucerys, Laenor’s second born son, Corlys still felt uneasy. Pent-up energy that needed out. He was ashamed to admit that he could barely face his wife’s silent grieving. The tears he knew fell in the darkness of night. The quiet days. Corlys needed out.

An expedition was planned in a hurry. Heading further east that even he had been before. Rhaenys saw him off at the harbour as she had done before. However there were no words from her, just a stoic husk of the woman that used to be so full of life. He had kissed her tenderly, before he had boarded The Sea Snake. Only when they set off, did he realise he had not told her how much he loved her. Realised that he had not asked how she felt about his expedition. He had taken her silence as acceptance. Given a second chance he would have held her close, told her only she could pull him from the sea. And maybe even asked His Princess to join his expedition and leave the sadness and mourning behind.  

[rideroftheredqueen]

Challenge: Defining moment

Two children. Her children. Her only children.

Gone.

Dead.

Burned.

Buried at sea.

Rhaenys knew it wasn’t uncommon for mothers to lose children, but to lose both of her beloved children well into their adulthood, hurt more than she had ever imagined.

The succession had been settled. Not without arguments and disagreements. But settled. Lucerys Velaryon would be their heir.  Rhaenys felt only bitterness towards Rhaenyra, towards the boys she and Laenor had shared. The truth gnawing away at her for the first time. She loved her grandsons, and the anger she felt towards them in her mourning, made her feel guilty.

The hurt increased further when Corlys announced he was leaving. Sailing out on yet another expedition of the far east. At the time she had not had the energy to argue, the words to ask him, tell him, beg him, command him to stay. Her words had failed her. Given a second chance she would have done everything for him to stay, for them to work through their grief together.

Standing on the docks, watching The Sea Snake head towards the horizon, Rhaenys wished she could turn back time, just long enough to beg Her Mariner to stay with her, or bring her along.

[kannemeinelauthor]

Hey, have you heard? ~ of fellow author K.A. Moll's books?

Twice Upon A Train by K.A. Moll—Dallin Series Book #1—Dr. Keegan Wade is a highly successful trauma surgeon in New York City, but her career has left her feeling empty and anxious. In need of a break, she embarks on a journey across the country on a restored steam train. Along the way, she reunites with Willow Lord, a recent college graduate struggling to make ends meet. Despite their vastly…

[devspeaks]

Its been said if someone leaves your cycle of life ,time waits for none. In same way is it possible that if someone is with you yours life cycle will be fabulous?

In life many hügs dont leave an mark what one warm hug can do,so being together and being remembered is never that important. The thing is that: are we that nearer that talks and distances never are needed to bond just an thought of one bring us together in the moment where we want to be.

What's love is always an debate to be- in life are being sexually connected or being touch in life define love 'or' Love can be defined as :- when we get vibes connected without touch or seeing or even meeting.

May be I am wrong but for me its always the vibes, the one I'm not connected, the one I hav'nt talked or be in touch in many a days /weeks/ month or years still that one always finds a way to run in mind in due course of time. For me thats love which is above all sexual desires or connections, its more of mental and devotional which connects irrespective of distances place and time in true sense in organic way.

[eric-sadahire]

We are what we love. We are the things, the people, the ideas we spend our days with. They center us, they drive us, they define us to our very core. Without them, we are empty.

[musingsofagirl]

If you are unsure of your defining moments in life... Think of the time that you should have or did take yourself to therapy.

-B

[thewlvyone]

It’s a pivotal time, what some would call a defining moment.

[riiyadadhich-24]

22-04-20 (Happy earth day)

Wednesday, My 23rd Birthday 🎉

Wheee, it's 23 years already in the lap of our mother earth, nourishing, evolving, growing transforming so on and so forth.

So much to say, so much to do, so much to be

Ufff, so much is not too much, mind you

Shall keep it short and not so sweet here

The whole day went on thinking, what needs to be done

My kind of celebration going on with the cleaning up wardrobe, washing dishes and more necessarily clean up the mind.

Millions of things to do at home, yes at home.

Frightening where to start from, distracting myself from lethargy.

Well, is the age of innocence gone? Change is a vital part of our existence on earth.

Birthdays shall come and Birthdays shall go but those wished me shall remain with me.

Responding to every call that excites my spirit, every gesture of compassion I got was surreal.

God knows my evolution, I'll survive the grind, I know, it doesn't matter because you never knew my grief.

Maybe it's easy for you because you are brave.

Suddenly I felt the weight of the world on my shoulders, seeing my childhood pictures somehow calms me down.

I have my own reasons and stories that gently fades from my remembrance.

Trophy, symbols, collection, references are all I remember.

Time and again, I get something familiar friendly and intimidating throughout my journey.

Every strange person I have encountered is here to complete the process of Karma in this lifetime.

"Feel what you need to feel and then let it go, do not let it consume you"

[releasedexpressions]

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[marquis1305]

Undefined

Small poem

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There is a beauty

Buried in the Mirror

Stripped of all their fear

There is a warrior

clinging close to steel

forged by fires, made real

There is a poet

art that lives and breathes

every word a fresh relief

There is a person

undefined by flesh

Breaking the pattern

[sojc123]

Poem: "An Exposition." #dreams #actuality #images #questions #exposition #definingmoments #poem #neverunderestimate #lit #poet #poems #poetry #igpoetry #poetrycommunityofig #poets #poetry_addicts #smallpoem #ipoet #writ #poetrycommunityofig #poetrycommunityofinstagram #poetryisnotdead #poetrycommunity #shift #glass #misinterpretation #poetrygram #globalpoetrycult #bymepoetry #writingcommunity (at Huntsville, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/B36jvWOHKaF/?igshid=o99se87yp4z2