small scraps of fabric
joined together to make whole
new designs from old
Day 18 -- #HaikuChallenge25
happy birthday mom —
grateful we four will gather
to celebrate you
Day 17 -- #HaikuChallenge25
a flash of color
on a cold winter morning
holiday remnants
Day 16 -- #HaikuChallenge25
wings of a dragon
encircle a cup of tea
fanciful and free
Day 15 -- #HaikuChallenge25
hop, jump, run, and slide
time to party in the snow
where did they all go?
Day 14 -- #HaikuChallallenge25
riot of color —
springtime in the grocery aisle
but winter outside
Day 13 -- #HaikuChallenge25
close observation
flora, fauna, aliens
bring a smile today
Day 12 -- #HaikuChallenge25
genuflecting pines
bow down to the pristine snow
winter has arrived
Day 11 -- #HaikuChallenge25
vermillion orbs
juxtaposed upon winter white
a splash of color
Day 10 -- #HaikuChallenge25
palette of winter —
intricate lace of branches
watercolor sky
Day 9 -- #HaikuChallenge25
windows rattle, shake
the wind howls and whistles
grateful to be warm
Day 8 -- #HaikuChallenge25
grateful for a pause
an unexpected still life
beauty emerges
Day 7 -- #HaikuChallenge25
welcome reminder —
be open to visitors
whenever they come
Day 6 -- #HaikuChallenge25
familiar faces
bid farewell until next year
new memories made
Day 5 -- #HaikuChallenge25
ribbons of wood grain
gentle patina of time
gifts from olive tree
Day 4 -- #HaikuChallenge25
shape shifting patterns
create chaos for the eyes
hard to look away
Day 3 -- #HaikuChallenge25
time-worn wicker chest
traveled across the ocean
filled with hopes and dreams
Day 2 -- #HaikuChallenge25
be bold, confident
belly-up to the buffet
act like you belong
Day 1 -- #HaikuChallenge25
tenacious skaters
twirl and glide into new year
trusting in the ice
Welcome 2025 Haiku Challenge
Happy New Year, Friends!
As we usher out the old and welcome in the new, January offers a perfect time for reflection and mindfulness. For over a decade, I have used this month as a chance to reconnect with the present moment through the art of daily haiku. This simple yet profound practice helps me pause, observe, and embrace the beauty of now. I’d love for you to join me on this mindful journey—even if you don’t write every day.
Haikus are more than just short poems; they are mindfulness exercises in themselves. Rooted in the present moment, a haiku invites you to notice the small details, embrace simplicity, and reflect on your inner and outer world. Traditionally, they follow a 5-7-5 syllable structure across three lines, but feel free to explore a more free-form style if that resonates with you.
I invite you to connect with me and share your haikus in the comment section of each daily blog entry on the StressResources.com site; on Instagram @pamressler and @stressresources; Facebook @StressResources, and X (formerly Twitter) @pamressler; using the hashtag #HaikuChallenge25. Let’s create a mindful community where we inspire and encourage each other... a mindful “call and response”—sharing observations, emotions, and the simple beauty of the present moment.
If you’re new to haiku, don’t worry! Start small by reflecting on something you see, feel, or experience today. A drop of rain, the warmth of a cup of tea, or the hush of a morning breeze—all these can become the seed for your mindful poem.
I look forward to sharing this creative and mindful practice with you, beginning tomorrow, January 1, 2025. Together, let’s welcome the new year with intentionality, one haiku at a time.