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 every Tuesday.
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Megan DiMaria
- Nov 15, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2019
- 1 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 3 min
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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