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Summary

The website content discusses the theme of "Losing, Loss and Lost" as part of the Tiny Life Moments weekly series, inviting reflections and stories on personal experiences of loss in various forms.

Abstract

The article introduces the concept of loss as a common human experience, ranging from the tangible loss of objects to the intangible loss of time or self. The author shares a personal anecdote of getting physically lost in the woods and connects it to the broader theme of loss in life. The website calls for submissions of short stories and reflections on the topic, emphasizing the value of learning from moments of losing, loss, and being lost. These stories can be humorous, sad, encouraging, or inspiring, and should include a moment, a reflection, and lessons learned. The submission guidelines are provided, with a deadline for stories related to the theme.

Opinions

  • The author believes that loss is a nearly daily occurrence and can take many forms, including physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual.
  • Reflecting on moments of loss is seen as an opportunity for growth and learning.
  • The article suggests that stories of loss can be diverse, encompassing a wide range of human experiences.
  • Sharing personal stories of loss is encouraged as a means to connect with others and gain different perspectives on life.
  • The importance of finding joy and overcoming loss is highlighted through the author's personal experiences.
  • The theme of loss is presented as a chance to explore the resilience and adaptability of the human spirit.

On Losing, Loss and Lost

Our Tiny Life Moment theme for the week

Walking in the woods — Image by Author

I went walking in the woods a couple of weeks ago and I got lost. I was in an exploring mood and I had never been to those parts of the woods. Ambling along under shady boughs, unseen birds chirped loudly and brown squirrels hurried away. A sluggish muddy brook meandered through mud, twigs and fallen leaves. I turned paths day-dreaming and enjoying nature. It was paradise unspoilt and I had walked for almost an hour before realising I was lost. Completely lost in the woods.

On losing

Loss, in its widest interpretation, is almost a daily occurrence for humans. Sometimes we notice, other times we don’t. Just in the last few days, I have lost my keys, lost my joy, lost my bank cards, all separate occasions. Thankfully I found my keys and my joy, but my bank cards remain lost.

  • My mum lost her appetite but has found it.
  • My sister lost her bag and roamed round the house until she found it in her bedroom, in the exact spot she had looked a thousand times.
  • My friend celebrated her birthday on Zoom, and I lost the quiz game.
  • We lose ourselves
  • We lose time
  • We lose things

The list goes on.

Writing prompt: 20–26 July

Losing, loss and lost is our theme for the week. There is so much we can learn from these moments. It could be physically lost, spiritually, mentally or emotionally lost or just a metaphor. It could be able something you lost, or someone you lost. It could relate to something you observed or witnessed. Interpret this how you want. It’s the reflection and lessons that matter.

I hope this prompt brings a wide variety of stories, funny stories, sad stories, encouraging storing, inspiring stories. Stories that challenge and move us. Stories that connect with us and shows us someone else’s perspective of life.

Here are the tiny life moments inspired by this prompt.

The Mother of The Bride

The Unforgiving Spirit

The Bonfire in the Garden

Accepting a new normal is Challenging.

Losing, Loss and Lost — A Response

Life Lessons From a Lost Dream

A Loss I Feel Everyday

Tiny Life Moments accepts stories in the following format.

  • The moment — tell us the story in less than 120 words
  • The reflection — thinking back on the story, what are your thoughts
  • Lessons learned — what lessons did you learn from the moment (bullet points preferred)

Notes

You can submit a story anytime this week, the final submission under this theme is Saturday 10:00am UTC.

Remember: You can continue to submit other tiny life moments throughout the week on any subject you decide.

We would love to hear from our writers:

Wolfie Bain Naa Amponsaah (Nadsay) Desiree Driesenaar Serena Steinfeld Suryatapa Gita Das Sarahamzeh Anna da Silva Suzanne V. Tanner Dr. Jackie Greenwood Woei T TanyaIv Kathryn A. LeRoy, Ph.D. Aisha Jeanette Animashaun Gurpreet Dhariwal Manasi Diwakar Lovely Daye Kailyn C. Jude C. Ifeanyichukwu John Kremer Rochelle Miller Alison Tennent Alison Acheson Tony Young, Jr. Adam M. IMΛBӨПG FΛMIПЦ Eli Snow Marilyn Temple Jim Latham Keno Ogbo

You can find our submission guidelines here:

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