Six words
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In my early days of blogging, I was challenged to take part in a meme where you summarized your memoirs in only six words. Here’s what I came up with:
Her mother’s daughter; her own woman.
I was very excited when someone from SMITH Magazine, who have since published a series of Six Word Memoir books
It makes me wonder what else we could say in six words: the synopsis of a movie or book, summary of a current event, an elevator pitch?
Why not share your own six-word summary below?
To help others know they matter
Is that your purpose in life, Susan?
Aww, I love both the sentence and the photo! You look like your Mom I think:) Wow, hard to say what mine is. Willing to try, tries to smile. How about that?
Thanks, Seana! I do indeed look like my Mom.
Your sentence is great too!
I agree with Seana – the picture and sentence are wonderful! Mine is: constantly working to be a better me.
Ooh, I like that, Diane! Thanks for your kind words.
WOW! What a concept, and one I never heard of before. The concept that this reminds me of is writing a haiku, which has a prescriptive formula for creating a poem. I loved the TedTalk. What a mind he has to calculate and measure ideas in such a manner.
The challenge you offered- six words to describe your life? Phew! I don’t know. This is what bubbled up:
Open heart, creative mind, full life.
I’m always happy to introduce you to new ideas! I really like the six words that you came up with – they fit you to a T.
I’d have to think of this. I like yours but not sure where to start.
I look forward to seeing what you come up with!
This never gets old, Janet!
Family, heart, creativity is my substance.
Very nice – and an interesting overlap with Linda’s!
It’s always been so hard for me to express myself in a few words. I did a workshop a few years ago, and they wanted us to create a “one line” message that would help others know what we do. I created this one: I take busy out of business. It was actually 8 words, and I reduced it for this post. =)
Hey, that’s a really good one! Because when it comes down to it, people don’t care what we do; they only care what it means for them!
I just want a taco truck.
OK, seriously, though: In word and deed, aim high.
And you really look like your mom! Super-wattage smiles!
Julie, I am impressed that you can express yourself so succinctly (no offense!).
I had to scroll back and look at the photo again, because I never thought of my Mom being a super smiley person. I wish I remembered what we were talking about, to make us both smile like that. I wish I still had that body too, but we all know that’s not going to happen.
Oh Janet ..loved the picture and love the idea of having six words, I will need to noodle on this!! Love this!!!
I bet you can come up with something really special.
Find time for what you love.
Yes – that is so important!
Love that happy photo, Janet. Here’s my six words: Love what you’re doing right now.
I love this! It’s actually the way I’ve been living (mostly) for the last 2-3 weeks. Whatever I’m doing is my favourite thing. Kind of like a dog!