Quick Sunday Read celebrates creativity, offers words to contemplate for the week, and journal prompts to expand your mind and life. Join me, writer and creativity guide Cindy Yantis.
A Quick Sunday Read and a bit about Cornucopia
Hey Reader!
Hard to believe it's already 'tis the season.' The whirlwind of holiday-ings has begun. It's also a time for reflection on the year that's almost done, the natural process of assessment: how am I doing? What is there still to do? Then, big questions often appear, about life and meaning.
How do you ponder questions that arise? For me, I take pen to paper and hash things out in my journal. Often it takes a larger form worth sharing.
Here's one such piece just published in "Better Humans":
As always, would love to hear your thoughts.
Quick Word - Words have power. Use them well.
This week's word: Cornucopia
A friend at dinner recently said: "You have a cornucopia of opportunities to choose from."
Cornucopia. What a whimsical word. I've been noodling it since, particularly this week of Thanksgiving.
It is a noun meaning "an overflowing supply." Or, "inexhaustible store."
Motherlode. Wellspring. Gold mine. Treasure trove. Repository. Argosy. Cache. Honeypot. Plethora of choices.
Originating from the Latin words Cornu (horn) and Copiae (abundance, plenty).
Which is where the term "Horn of Plenty" came from. In Greek mythology, Zeus was fed as a baby from a goat's horn by his nurse. Later, the goat's horn was filled, overflowing with an abundance of flowers and fruit, and presented to Zeus as a gift.
I recall many Thanksgiving tables adorned with cornucopias overflowing with all kinds of good things.
It got me thinking about life as a cornucopia. In other words, taking stock and appreciating where in life you are abundant, overflowing with the things that give life meaning.
“Love is a roller coaster ride with a cornucopia of emotions." – Khushie
What fills your cornucopia?
Could be opportunities. Or gratitude. Or love. Or connections. Or good conversations. Or choices. Or juicy moments in solitude. Or creativity. Or empowering words.
Or shoes.
Could be anything that enriches your life!
“I get into beatific cornucopia when I delve into books, coffee, and wanderings!" – Avijeet Das
Amen!
What are your own personal cornucopias? What fills your horn of plenty?
Something to think about.
Journal Prompt
Imagine you have a large cornucopia in front of you and you've been asked to fill it with your life's riches. What's in there? Describe it in detail. Wallow in the feelings.
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I hope you have a great week filled with overflowing cornucopias. And, kindness. Happy Thanksgiving!
Keep creating, abundantly,
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Quick Sunday Read
Quick Sunday Read celebrates creativity, offers words to contemplate for the week, and journal prompts to expand your mind and life. Join me, writer and creativity guide Cindy Yantis.
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