Right now, I am someone who…

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Here’s a writing prompt to take into the week ahead:

Right now, I am someone who…

Complete that sentence. Ask this of yourself over and over again because you’re more than just one answer. You’re many answers, many ways of being.

There’s always that question: Who are you?

But that question feels daunting to me. It’s too big. Too final. We’re all always becoming. So how about this question instead (and this question over and over):

Who are you right now?

Right now, I am someone who…

Is waiting on many answers.
Is tired of waiting.
Is learning to pray for patience.
Is learning how to be happy for people who have the things I’m still working towards.
Is working towards those things, one impatient or patient day at a time.

Is a little bit stuck. Isn’t sure what to write or what to share.

Is going to write and share, anyway.

So—who are you right now? I’d love to know. Leave a comment below.

Thanks for reading.

Beth

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Beth H.

Hello! My name is Beth and I'm a full-time high school English teacher living in beautiful western Montana. I'm also a writer. Before turning to teaching, I earned an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Montana. A few years of adjuncting at small two-year colleges helped me realize how much I love teaching, so I returned to school for a Masters of Education. There, I was lucky enough to meet my wonderful husband. Together, we head off to our classrooms (at the same school, which is pretty great) each morning. Our town is a small one, but also an incredibly beautiful one. I've lived in Montana all my life and feel lucky to know exactly where I want to live. While starting my teaching career, I also published my first novel, The Actor, with Riverbend Publishing (a Montana publisher). When I make time, I'm working on a few other new novels and creating content here!

Thanks for visiting this space; I hope that some of what I offer will provide insight, beauty, and inspiration to your life.

-Beth