The December 26, 2019, Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that includes the phrase by design. It can be used in any manner — a label, a mantra, a story. Go where the prompt leads!
Respond by December 31, 2019.
In preparation for the new year, I anointed the white candle with the ritual oil. By design, this spell would work to cleanse away the old energy from the past year. For this candle represented my intention – all the hopes, dreams, and successes I envisioned for myself in the new decade to come.
I closed my eyes and centered my thoughts. I pictured myself writing in sunlight and in darkness. I didn’t give up or walk away. I kept reading and writing. I continued to learn.
My goal loomed large. I lit the candle and let the energy flow.
Use your power wisely…
Colleen M. Chesebro 
Like this, Colleen!
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Thanks, Traci. I’m working on setting my intentions. Happy New Year. 😍
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Me too=setting up intentions!
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Excellent! You can do it! 😍
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Thank you, Colleen!
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I like the last line in particular.
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It’s all within us for sure! ❤️
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“Use your power wisely” love that!
My best wishes you you,Colleen for an amazing New Year!
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Meant to you.
Haste makes waste!
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That’s a truth! ❤️
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Thanks so much, Margie. A blessed new year to you also! ❤️
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Here’s to the fresh start of a new year and a new decade!
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Blessed be, Sis! Lots to be thankful for and much to get done. ❤️❤️❤️
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I wish you well in your endeavours my dear sister, be well and happy in 2020 💜
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Awww, sister Willow. I wish you peace, love, and happiness. Happy New Year. ❤
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Thank you 💜
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Dear Colleen could you remind me where to send the photo for the weekly tanka please 💜💜💜
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tankatuesdaypoetry@gmail.com will work nicely. ❤
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Thank you Colleen 💜💜
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Well, you’re on your way to a beautiful new year Sis. Well done! ❤
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Thanks! I’m determined to get things done this year. 🥰
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I feel you! ❤
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Blessed be dear sister. I love that you say Use your power wisely…. Happ New Year!
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A blessed New Year, sister Brenda! We control our power and must use it to achieve our goals. ❤
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A lovely way to express your intentions for the coming year Colleen and wishing you fulfillment. ♥
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Thanks so much, Sally. I’m firmly planted in the new homestead. There is nothing to stop me now. ❤
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Brilliant Colleen.. ♥♥
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And, you’re moving into your flux year. I’ll be there to cheer you on. ❤
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Esme tells me there is something brewing across water that will change my life… I may need all the help I can get thank you Colleen.. ♥
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Ohhhh… I got goosebumps reading that, Sally. You can count on me! ❤
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Thanks Colleen….♥♥
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Here’s to good health and much success in the new year, Colleen. 🥂
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Thank you, Fran. Happy New Year, friend. Are you hosting a poetry challenge? I’m trying to find them all so I can start jumping into these great opportunities. ❤
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Happy New Year. Hope your 2020 is filled with wonder and success.
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Thanks, Craig. I’ve set some lofty goals. I’m bound and determined to get some projects finished this year. Happy New Year, my friend. 😀
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Perseverance comes through; writing through dark and light, continuing. Aw, you will have a great year.
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Thanks, D. I’ve got a few books that need to get finished. No more messing around! Happy New Year! ❤️😍
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new year wish…
relish vibrations
of all positive thinking
with forward motion
let creative devotion
flow from your kind glowing heart ©JP/dh
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Thank you for your lovely gift of poetry! You made my day, Jules. ❤️
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Argh I hope the spell works dear Colleen, and here is where we can all create our own Spells for the New Year with our good intentions..
Wishing you a Wonderful 2020 Colleen, Have a beautiful year ahead and beyond..
And thank you for all you share..
Love and Blessings
Sue ❤
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I’ve just completed my New Year’s Cleansing spell and setting my intentions for the new year. “Out with the old, in with the new. Spirit, guide and protect us. May love, abundance, success, and wealth enter here.” ❤
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Exactly Colleen… We are more than we think we are.. And we continually need to keep cleansing.. 🙂 Much love ❤
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May each hour, each day, each month be filled with achievements that make your life full of joy. Happy New Year!
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Thank you, Kally! You’re a joy. Happy New Year, my friend. ❤
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Looking forward to another year blogging along with you. Wishing a magical year of happiness and joy. Happy New Year!
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E. C., I wish you your best year yet! Happy New Year, dear friend. Hugs and love. ❤️
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Wonderful flash, Colleen. And it doesn’t sound like fiction at all. Wishing you limitless success!
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LOL! No, this was a real intention I set for this year. Happy New Year, my dear friend. ❤
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I love this, Colleen! I brings such a visual of peace and yet one of action in a positive way!
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Thanks, Jan. I actually did this ritual! Now, if I can get it to work for weight loss! 😂
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