the streak of red
through the green
cycling in the jungle path
What are small stones?
A small stone is a short piece of writing (any style) that precisely captures a fully-engaged moment for you. The process of discovering small stones is as significant as the finished creation. Searching for small stones encourages you to keep your senses on the “alive and alert” status. Involve yourself with a new set of eyes, ears, nose, mouth, fingers, feelings and mind. This is Mindful Writing at its best.
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wow such a beautiful and precise message. loved it.
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Thank you, Surbhi. I appreciate your interest.
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It’s short and beautiful to read. Liked the way you phrased it
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Thanks Saba!
I am glad you liked this little poem.
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I feel that the beauty of a small stone is that it allows you to feel and share one meaningful moment. It is such a significant exercise. I will certainly try this out. Thank you for the share.
#DeepTiesReads #MyFriendAlexa
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If we pause in our day, we would find many meaningful moments. Thinking them through and writing about them can be meditative.
I am glad I could inspire you to try this, Deepti. Please share the link when you do or link back to my post or tag me on twitter.
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Thank you! I will do so. All the best!
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such a lovely poem. You have inspired me to do Haiku again next year for blogging challenge.
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Thanks Romila. I am glad you liked this one.
I think Haiku are deceptive simple. They need a lot of awareness and deep emotions to be written.
Would love to read your Haiku!
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Can’t take my eyes off the image! Loved that red cycle standing out against the lush green! Thanks for the small stones – learnt something new today!
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Thanks Anshu!
I find writing small stones a very meditative experience. It helps me slow down and appreciate the little moments.
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I loved the idea of small stones. It sounds like a form of meditation. I will try it.
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Yes Neha, it brings a lot of calm to a cluttered mind.
Do try writing small stones and tag me or link back to my post. We could start a chain of micro poetry.
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Wasn’t aware of this ‘small stones’ concept. I am going to look it up. Thanks for sharing!
Nice lines on the pic 🙂
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You must try writing ‘small stones’, Priyanka. I was introduced to this concept by another blogger who does month long projects, posting a memorable moment as a small stone everyday.
It calms me down and feels like a meditation.
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A very interesting concept. I usually can picture the scene clearly in my mind and then try to recreate it with words. Loved the poetry. So simple, crisp and descriptive
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Writing Small Stones is really good- simple, cathartic, fun.
I love descriptive writing because it creates such vivid pictures for the reader.
Thanks for the kind words, Suchita.
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Searching my small stones now
Loved the poem
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With your love for nature and the perfect sync with the elements, you would find many, many small stones, Pragun.
Send me a link when you write them 🙂
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very nice short description oh cycle.
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Thanks Richa.
I had to think a lot before writing this, just to get it right and to keep it short.
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I had no idea about this. Thanks for sharing . Small things can sometimes bring a big change
#msarorasays
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Sometimes the little things are the big and important things. I try to take care of the moments so that the minutes and the hours are better.
Thanks for reading.
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Very interesting.
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Thank you for reading, Jyotirmoy!
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My friend keeps collecting small pebbles wherever she goes and I really appreciate her collection and her enthusiasm. Your words totally mirrored the same sentiment she feels.
#wordsmithkaurreads
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Oh, that must be beautiful, all those pebbles. These are the little things that bring so much joy in our lives!
Thanks for reading and the lovely comment.
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Sharp image. Haiku like.
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Yes, Nupur. Haiku like, but not strictly a haiku, I guess.
I like writing this kind of micropoetry. It’s like snapshots of moments.
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Sweet poem. Beautiful imagery.
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Thanks Purba. I am glad you liked the imagery.
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I love those “streaks of red” through the “green”! Searching for my “stone”… 🙂
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You’ll find your ‘stones’ in many moments in your daily life. Good luck in finding them and writing.
Do tag me when you post. I would love to read them.
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Wow so alive and alert
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Thank you 🙂
Glad that you liked it!
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Simple and sweet! I remembered my cycling days!
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Oh yes, Jayanthy, I do wish I had a cycle these days too. Just for the carefree feeling.
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Short and crisp lines. Sometimes small things brings great happiness. Looking forward to read such thoughts in future too!
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I am glad you like this little poem, Surbhi.
You can find other ‘Small Stones’ in the Poetry category.
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I am sure gonna explore and read more from such great collection Sona.
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Thank you, Surbhi.
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Thanks for sharing small stones with us. I didn’t know about it. It was totally ‘in the moment’ indeed, captured and expressed beautifully.
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Thank you Varsh. I am happy that you liked my little poem.
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lovely poem.. indeed, a complete story in a few lines. i liked the concept of the small stones.
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Yes, even three lines can tell a complete story with much layers and depth.
Thanks for liking, Ishieta!
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Wasn’t aware of the small stones concept. Intriguing one Sona
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Thanks Akshata. Small Stones is very meditative to write. You must try.
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Capturing small moments is really a nice way to show gratitude towards life. And you have captured it beautifully in just a few words, with an equally lovely image. Learnt something new regarding Small Stones today.
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Thanks for your thoughts, Rashmi.
I never thought of small stones like this but truly it is showing our gratitude for the ordinary. You have taught me something in return today.
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That’s very short sweet and chic style of writing. Beautifully penned . #myfriendalexa #dewreads
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Chic 😊
Oh thank you! You made my day.
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It is a very interesting idea, the focus on little things that matter and the phrase “small stones”, aptly conjures the intended message. The perfectly chosen picture, it is evoking freshness in our thoughts.
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Thanks for such a detailed and evocative comment, Nihar. I could not have explained it better.
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quite nicely explained. Little things do matter. Daily observation is a god mind excercise too.
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Thanks Tina. I love looking for little moments where I can focus all my awareness in the present.
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A new thing got to learn today. thank you..!
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Thank you, Darshana! I am happy you like it.
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That is an interesting concept! If I am not wrong, is that a Haiku?
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Yes, Keerthi. It’s a haiku.
But strictly speaking, it’s an attempt at writing a haiku. Even though simple sounding, haiku are very profound and need a balancing act. I am learning how to do it.
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Oh!
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This is something new I’ve learnt today.
Explaining a moment with such detail in just 3 lines is mindful writing at it’s best.
Reminds me also to get back to cycling soon!!
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Thank you, Lance. I like the depth of feeling in just three lines.
Cycling! Aah! It’s actually liberating.
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Was this writing style your discovery? Never heard of it before. Is it always in 3 lines?
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Thanks for asking, Ranjini!
I was introduced to this writing style through another blogger who does month long small stone posts.
The original concept was developed by the couple behind writingourwayhome.com.
Small stones can be in any format. Even a short paragraph, even without punctuation. You only have to be mindful and capture small shots of moments.
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I came across something new today! Will try one. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Looking forward to reading yours, Rashi!
Thanks for liking.
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Involve yourself with a new set of eyes, ears, nose, mouth, fingers, feelings and mind. Wow! that’s what is important and we must remember this while writing.
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Thanks for your thoughts, Deepa!
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Short but a very sweet message ..
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Thank you, Anubhuti!
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