Interview on Bold Journey & Friday Inspiration

On October 17, 2025October 18, 2025 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Inspirational, Interviews, Poetry74 Comments

Recently, I had the privilege to participate in an interview with Bold Journey Magazine thanks to my dear friend, Maggie Watson. And thank you to the team at Bold Journey for this wonderful opportunity. So, I invite you to click on the link below if you have a few minutes, and I hope you enjoy…

https://boldjourney.com/meet-lauren-scott

Now I offer you a little inspiration for today and every day that follows:

One Step Closer – An Acrostic

Overcome your fears that attempt to control you and
Navigate your itinerary, giving yourself encouragement.
Examine your expectations to dodge unnecessary pressure by
Staying focused and not allowing your visions to become clouded.
Turn your negativity into optimism, energizing your mind by
Embracing what you ‘can do’ because ‘can’t do’ doesn’t deserve attention.
Positive thinking makes for a healthier heart and mind.
Combining your dreams with reality, stretching your thoughts
Leaves your failed attempts buried in the forgiving past.
Open your eyes to new, plausible, and stimulating opportunities while
Supporting yourself to avoid preventable disappointments.
Edge towards your much anticipated, thrilling finish lines,
Remembering to view the cup half full; half empty will only deter you~

Thank you for stopping by, and a Huge Thanks to you who have supported me with an abundance of love through my King Copper journey. I wish you all a wonderful weekend! ❤️

© Lauren Scott, Baydreamerwrites.com

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Lauren Scott
Author – King Copper: Our dog’s life in poetry
Author – Cora’s Quest (a children’s book)
Author – Ever So Gently: A Collection of Poetry
Author – More than Coffee: Memories of Verse and Prose
Author – Finding a Balance: A Collection of Poetry
Author – New Day, New Dreams: A Collection of Poetry
Co-Author – Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku
Co-Author – Petals of Haiku: An Anthology
Co-Author – This Is How We Grow
Co-Author – Poetry Treasures 2: Relationships
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Do you ever…

On February 27, 2021February 27, 2021 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Discussion, Inspirational42 Comments

wish there were more hours in a day? Sometimes, it’s difficult to fit in all that we strive to accomplish in that set of time. Some days and weeks pass by where nothing has been completed because of lazy moods or wallowing in self-pity.

Self Pity Vs Staying Positive - So Bad Ass

Well, it’s important that we remember to…

make time to sit still…to think, to listen. Keep those dreams alive even when they fall to the wayside. Create new dreams, set new goals. When we keep the wheels turning in our head and work towards accomplishing a goal, there is little time for wallowing to become real estate in our minds. And working towards achievement implies always trying – standing tall when failure smacks us in the face.

People Who Live Without Dreams. Insights of the people who don't have… | by Vinod Sharma | Live Your Life On Purpose | Medium

Of course, we’re never too old to learn. So, keep reading, allowing your brain to be the sponge its meant to be. And where there is time to work, there must also be time to play – to release worries and let laughter and childlike wonder lead the way.

Fight Covid-19 with 30 minutes of laughter every day | Hindustan Times

So, simply said, take time to grow and embrace each new life chapter. But whatever you do, don’t waste that precious time!

No stars are unreachable
No matter their height
No hope is invisible
No matter your plight
No dreams are unattainable
No matter how great
No burden is unmanageable
No matter its weight!

7 key intrinsic motivational drivers you need to understand

Lauren Scott (c)
Photos: Google
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Wow!!!

On December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Discussion, Inspirational54 Comments

Dear Friends,

I haven’t felt like doing much blogging lately, so I’m sorry for missing so many lovely posts. But, as a follow-up to my recent blog post, health issues have been resolved, although some gray area needs explaining and clearing up. So we’re still waiting, but all is a bit brighter. Then just when we sighed with relief, another cause to worry arrived this week, but we’re not alone. It’s been a tough year, period! In so many ways!

Even though negative thoughts tend to stick like glue, when positive thoughts arrive, they are welcomed like a warm embrace. So, we carry that positivity with us everywhere we go because suggesting a mindset of the opposite would only create doom and gloom. And I can’t help but fall gracefully into the magic of the season even if Covid lurks in the shadows. I love the Christmas carols, the twinkling and colorful lights of joy, and this season of hope even in dark times.

Then, on my early morning walk with Copper today, the sunrise greeted me with a BIG smile. We just can’t have enough photos of sunrises and sunsets, can we? I looked to the sky and thought, “Wow! Another gorgeous sunrise! Another day to enjoy life and all the people and joys in it that make us so grateful.”

And in every dark moment, a hint of hope shines through…

I hope all of you are doing well in spite of this crazy, tragic, and stressful year. And if you’re feeling down, I hope the sunrises lift your spirits as you lean into people around who love you. And when the sun is hidden, I hope its warmth stays in your hearts, guiding you into each new day.

Sending virtual hugs, Lauren 💓💓💓🎄🎄🎄

Another world…

On October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Inspirational, Nature, Photos45 Comments

Walk with us into
the magic of autumn
where tree-lined
serenity surrounds…
the old swimming hole
evokes precious
memories of when
they were young.
We stumble upon
a home for one
lucky critter,
but built by who?
We’re touched
by the Compassion
on a bench…
Only a short drive,
but as we walk
in the light rain,
reveling in the
fragrance of a
new season,
it seems we’ve
stepped into
a whole new world.

Lauren Scott (c) 2020 💗

There’s nothing like…

On September 29, 2020September 29, 2020 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Inspirational, Photography49 Comments

coffee on the patio with some good reading material

More fires rage, the pandemic isn’t going away soon, and political and social unrest remains. So, everywhere we go, whether on a stroll around the neighborhood or a walk around the house, it’s the little things that have the ability to quell the anxiety if we give them the opportunity. XOXO

Jewels

On August 3, 2020 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Inspirational, Photos29 Comments

I found this photo
while browsing the archives.
In 2014, we vacationed
in Bend, Oregon,
which seems like
a million years ago.
A time of large gatherings,
not worrying about
what we touch,
and no mask-wearing.
It was a different world.
Sisters, Oregon was a
fun day adventure
and a destination
for beautiful
sightseeing.
I thought this
would make
a good Monday post.
So, I send wishes
of peace
for a new week,
and I’m grateful
for all of you
who stop by
my little piece
of blogland.
I hope you
continue to find
inspiration here
that keeps you
coming back.

Lauren 💗

The Face of Happiness

On May 23, 2018May 23, 2018 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Discussion, Inspirational, Nature, Quotes47 Comments

sunflowers to be 2018

My last post on the topic of mass shootings was depressing, although
another chance to bring awareness to this frequented tragic issue in our country.
However, I thought it was time for a more hopeful topic. So, this photo shows
sunflowers-to-be! Yes, sunflowers growing from seeds (one of three pots), and
watching them sprout evokes feelings of awe and wonder – awakening
excitement and promise of tomorrow and of new life.

After they grow to around 12″, we’ll transplant them in the ground. We’ve
also planted some seeds around the yard and are enjoying watching those
sprout up, too. We have a garden area in front of the house that might be
a good place for transplanting these – for tall, happy sunflowers greeting
all who stroll by. The trouble is that we have deer wandering around all
the time. So, we’d have to put some kind of wire fence around them. Other-
wise, we’d be providing lunch for the dear deer. 🙂

Anyway, below are some quotes I found online…

“All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today.”
~ Chinese Proverb

“The tiny seed knew that in order to grow, it needed to be dropped in dirt,
covered in darkness, and struggle to reach the light.”
~ Anonymous

“The season of failure is the best time for sowing the seeds of success.”
~Paramahansa Yogananda

“The earth laughs in flowers.”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Sunflowers are happy flowers. They exude joy and friendliness, don’t you think? Fingers are crossed and with our love and care, we pray these seeds will grow to their full potential. I’ll keep you posted, and I hope you enjoyed this splash of hope and inspiration. xoxo

sunflowers

(Goal in sight) 🙂

On The Wings Of Peace

On December 1, 2015December 1, 2015 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Faith, Family, Friendship, Inspirational, Life, Writing8 Comments

My friend, Sue, shared this post from Teri in Ireland, and hopefully many are spreading the ripples of peace. This is my turn and may you find it in your heart to do the same. With love and blessings, Lauren ♥

Masked Native

During the 1980’s, Mike Bryant created a Peace card. He hoped that by sending it to friends and relatives, they would sign it and re-post, and a chain of Peace would spread around the world. I have to admit that I never got around to sending on the card. I wish I had, but as Mother Earth heaves with sadness, and her people are drowning in sorrow and grief, I offer this Peace chain, to join with other Peace chains along the way. With today’s technology words travel further and faster. Taking up the sword is not the answer. Peace is the answer.

hummingbird circled