The Magic Word: And It's Not Please (Plus IWSG)

Or abracadabra!

Or wha-la!

Or thank you.

It's not even cheese. *gasp*

(But it does make things better. Here, have some while we chat.)

What is this magical word that makes everything awesome?

Yup. That's the one.

“The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it.” -- Thomas S. Monson

My favorite t-shirt reads:

True principle--whether in our personal lives, the countries we live in, the homes we have established. This is why I keep a journal--trying to reinforce memories so I won't make the same mistakes again and again.

At the same time, keeping good memories close--the ones that build us up, that encourage us, that fill our hearts with joy, this is the KEY to happiness. On top of a journal, I like to keep a gratitude journal. Every day I list a minimum of 5 things I'm grateful for. This practice ensures I review the day for the best parts and focus on the things that bring me peace, happiness, even pain followed by resolution.

So is this concept magic? Remembering? Yup. Totally. 100%.

Let's reinforce AWESOME memories, holding onto the ones that shape us, and aiming to create a history we can be proud of.

The awesome co-hosts for the September 3 posting of the IWSG are Kim Lajevardi, Natalie Aguirre, Nancy Gideon, and Diedre Knight!

September 3 question: What are your thoughts on using AI, such as GPChat, Raptor, and others with your writing? Would you use it for research, storybible, or creating outlines\beats?

Here's where I admit I use it. Not for outlining. Not for story bible. I like AI for inspirational image generation, research assistance, and when my brain occasionally struggles with rephrasing a sentence, I really LOVE getting a few suggestions. (Normally, I'd go to a critique partner for this.) 

What about you? Do you use AI regularly? What for? And how do you keep your memories?