• Today, write a recap of your experience.  What was your favorite prompt? Least favorite? What have you learned?

Back in January, I posted my Three Word Mantra, which is a collection of my new years resolutions in an overarching word set. My words this year are open, creative and agile/agility–and this writing challenge has been all three! I have been open to the practice of writing and reading the blogs of others and joining the health conversation related mainly to breast cancer for an extended period of time. I have been open to meeting new people and gaining new perspectives. I have been creative in writing these posts, cultivating my skills. This intensive of a writing blast forced me to revisit things like haikus and my photography, and to practice with discipline. I have also been agile, navigating the challenge of producing 30 posts in 30 days, remembering what it was like to play with words again.

This writing challenge was a chance to revisit my past and reflect on where I am headed. I’ve been able to look at the tools I already had in place to help me grow and handle my new normal–as well as acquire some new ones. I didn’t expect this, but the HAWMC  has helped me see that I’m truly reclaiming my health. Yes, I still have plenty to work on, but I’m able to see that I’m in a much better place.

Looking forward to next year! 🙂