What’s a thing you wish schools actually taught? By: SodakArtist If I had to answer this question with just one thing, my answer probably wouldn’t be what most people expect. I wish schools taught us how to think for ourselves. Not simply how to memorize information, pass a test, follow instructions, or produce the answerContinueContinue reading “The New School Curriculum: The SodakArtist Way”
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What’s My Home Decoration Style?
What’s your home decoration style? By: SodakArtist When people think about home decorating, they usually imagine a specific style—modern, farmhouse, industrial, minimalist, or something pulled straight from a magazine. Mine doesn’t really fit into any of those categories.If I had to describe it, I’d simply call it… me. Almost every wall in my home isContinueContinue reading “What’s My Home Decoration Style?”
The Promise I Made to Myself That I Actually Kept
What’s a promise you made to yourself that you’ve actually kept? By: SodakArtist When I first read this prompt, my mind didn’t go to a promise about money, success, or some achievement hanging on a wall. My mind went actually went back to a moment when I was 29 years old. A moment when lifeContinueContinue reading “The Promise I Made to Myself That I Actually Kept”
The Best Purchase I’ve Ever Made?
What is the best purchase you have ever made? By: SodakArtist This prompt made me stop and think a lot longer than I had expected. Truth is… I don’t really have an answer in the way most people probably do. I’ve owned my fair share of things throughout my life. Some were useful. Some wereContinueContinue reading “The Best Purchase I’ve Ever Made?”
THE THANKS IN THANKSGIVING: A Reflection on Gratitude and Togetherness
Blog Prompt: Explore the true meaning of Thanksgiving through gratitude, connection, and how to carry its spirit into everyday life. By: SodakArtist Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday—it’s a moment to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters. Too often, the season becomes tangled in the hustle of meal preparations, travel plans, andContinueContinue reading “THE THANKS IN THANKSGIVING: A Reflection on Gratitude and Togetherness”
Eye of the Storm: Driving Through Hurricane Milton’s Fury
By SodakArtist It’s 5:00 p.m., and I’ve been on the road since noon, caught in the relentless grasp of Hurricane Milton. What started as an uneasy departure from North Fort Myers has turned into a full-on battle with nature. My 2016 Chevy Traverse, loaded with all my art and my dog, has become my refugeContinueContinue reading “Eye of the Storm: Driving Through Hurricane Milton’s Fury”
What If You Lost Everything You Owned?
What would you do if you lost all your possessions? By SodakArtist Imagine losing all your belongings—every single one of them, gone in an instant. How would you react? Fear? Anger? Or perhaps… freedom? It might sound strange, but I’ve been through it five times.The first four? Brutal. I was mentally and emotionally wrecked, clingingContinueContinue reading “What If You Lost Everything You Owned?”
Just One Month: The Deal That Saved My Life
What’s a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind? By SodakArtist Throughout our lives, we often find ourselves redefining what success and fulfillment truly mean. For many, success is traditionally seen through the lens of achievements—money, career milestones, or societal recognition. But sometimes, life takes us to the brink and forces us toContinueContinue reading “Just One Month: The Deal That Saved My Life”
Do You See Yourself as a Leader?
Do you see yourself as a leader? By: SodakArtist Leadership is often thought of as a position or title, but it goes far beyond that. At its core, leadership is about influence, integrity, and vision. As we navigate through life, many of us may wonder whether we truly possess leadership qualities or if we areContinueContinue reading “Do You See Yourself as a Leader?”
Chapter 5 Ascension of the Empress and Emperor
By: SodakArtist As the morning mist hung low over the forest, a quiet tension filled the air around the ancient temple. Each leaf seemed to hold its breath, each bird paused in its song, and even the gentle rustle of the wind through the trees felt like a whisper, hushed in reverence. Elena, Kai, andContinueContinue reading “Chapter 5
Ascension of the Empress and Emperor”
What Brings Me Peace: A Reflection on Art, Spirit, and Life
What brings you peace? By SodakArtist Finding peace in today’s world can often feel elusive, but for me, it’s become an essential part of my daily life. Peace isn’t just a momentary feeling but a state of being that I strive to cultivate through my art, spiritual practices, and the small, meaningful experiences that makeContinueContinue reading “What Brings Me Peace: A Reflection on Art, Spirit, and Life”
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