The Friction Project Community
“The Friction Project Community is more than a group—it’s a circle of sparks. Together we remind each other that friction isn’t just struggle; it’s growth, it’s light, and it’s the fire that moves us forward.”
Welcome to The Friction Project Community ✨
Every journey through heartbreak, healing, and growth needs companions along the way. That’s why we created The Friction Project Community—a space for readers, writers, and seekers to gather, share, and grow together.
This community was born from the spirit of Friction Strikes a Light Within, a poetry collection that reminds us that friction isn’t just resistance—it’s the spark that helps us transform. Here, we honor that truth by building a circle where creativity meets compassion, and where your story, your voice, and your healing are always welcome.
What You’ll Find Inside
Shared Inspiration – Poetry, prompts, and reflections to keep your creative spirit alive.
DIY Healing Projects – Hands-on practices like the Anti-Friction Tool Box to spark growth.
Community Conversations – A safe space to share your journey and learn from others.
Exclusive Lock Box Content – Behind-the-scenes notes, quotes, and creative bonuses.
Why It Matters
Healing can feel lonely, but it doesn’t have to be. When we gather in community, friction transforms into fuel, and the sparks we carry light the way for others.
We’d love for you to be part of this growing circle. ✨ Share your story, your sparks, and your healing journey with us inside The Friction Project Community. Together, we can turn friction into light. 💡💌
Your Anti-Friction Tool Box
“Your Anti-Friction Tool Box isn’t about fixing everything at once—it’s about giving yourself small, steady tools to lean on when life feels heavy. A breath. A page of writing. A stone in your pocket. Each piece is a reminder that you are still moving, still healing, still growing.”
Life is full of tension, resistance, and emotional weight—what I like to call “friction.” But friction isn’t always the enemy. It’s often a spark, a reminder, and an invitation to grow. Still, too much friction can wear us down, leaving us tired, stuck, or overwhelmed. That’s where your Anti-Friction Tool Box comes in.
This isn’t a literal box, but a collection of mindful practices, creative rituals, and grounding reminders you can return to when the world feels heavy. Think of it as your go-to kit for softening resistance and finding light again.
What Goes Inside Your Anti-Friction Tool Box?
A Breathing Ritual – Slow, intentional breaths to reset your nervous system.
Creative Outlet – A journal, sketchbook, or even a blank page for poetry. Let words or doodles carry the weight.
Anchor Objects – A stone, photo, or small keepsake that reminds you of your strength.
Movement Practice – A walk, a stretch, or a dance in your living room. Motion shakes off stagnation.
Gentle Affirmations – Notes to yourself that say: You are healing. You are growing. You are enough.
The beauty of this tool box is that it’s uniquely yours. Build it with what feels healing to you. Each item is a counterweight against life’s friction—a way to spark clarity, hope, and renewal.
Why It Matters
Healing doesn’t happen in a straight line. It comes in circles, stumbles, and pauses. With an Anti-Friction Tool Box, you’re giving yourself permission to rest, recalibrate, and find light in the dark.
Your healing journey deserves tools that support you, remind you, and carry you forward. Start small, add what works, and let this collection grow with you.
In Light N Love,
Alice McMurtry
DYI Project
“When you create an Anti-Friction Tool Box, you’re not just making a craft—you’re building a sanctuary in miniature. Each note, each object, each decoration becomes a reminder that healing isn’t out of reach. It’s right here, waiting in your hands.”
🎨 DIY Project: Your Anti-Friction Tool Box Craft
Project: Create a physical “Anti-Friction Tool Box” to keep near your writing desk, bedside, or favorite reading nook.
Materials Needed
A small box (wooden, cardboard, or even a decorated shoebox)
Paints, markers, or collage supplies
Glue or washi tape
Index cards or small slips of paper
A few comfort objects (stone, crystal, photo, craft feather, dried flower, etc.)
Journal or notebook (optional)
Steps
Decorate Your Box – Paint or collage the outside with images, words, or colors that make you feel grounded and hopeful. You might write your favorite line from Friction Strikes a Light Within on the lid.
Fill with Affirmations – On index cards, write down gentle reminders like “I am growing through this” or “Even friction sparks light.”
Add Anchor Objects – Place a stone, craft feather, or small memento inside to hold when you need grounding.
Tuck in Creative Sparks – Include a mini journal, blank slips of paper, or prompts to spark writing when you feel stuck.
Keep It Close – Store your Anti-Friction Tool Box where you’ll reach for it on difficult days.
✨ This project not only gives you a tangible reminder of your healing journey, but it also connects your creativity to self-care in a way that lasts.
📝 Crafting Your Own Anti-Friction Tool Box
Life gives us friction—moments of resistance, heartbreak, and tension that slow us down. But inside every moment of friction is also a spark: a chance to heal, grow, and create.
One of the most meaningful ways to honor this process is by crafting your own Anti-Friction Tool Box—a small, handmade kit filled with objects, words, and reminders that carry you through the hard days.
Decorate it with poetry lines, fill it with affirmations, and anchor it with objects that remind you of your strength. This tool box becomes more than a project—it’s a promise to yourself: you have light even when life feels heavy.
We’d love to see what you create! Share a photo of your Anti-Friction Tool Box with us and inspire others on their healing journey. Tag @ReadMyBookNet on social media or use the hashtag #MyAntiFrictionToolBox to be featured in our community spotlight. 💌✨
In Light N Love,
Alice McMurtry
5 Friction Fixers
5 Friction Fixers from Friction Strikes a Light Within
When I wrote Friction Strikes a Light Within, I wasn’t just writing poems. I was writing survival notes. I was writing sparks for anyone who has ever sat in heartbreak, uncertainty, or the quiet ache of becoming.
The truth is, friction doesn’t just break us — it shapes us. It strikes something alive inside us. And sometimes, all we need is a little reminder of how to find our way back to that fire.
Here are five friction fixers from the book that I hope will help you whenever life feels heavy:
1. Use your struggles as sparks.
Instead of seeing tension as something to avoid, ask what it might be creating in you. Pressure shapes stars, and it can shape you, too.
2. Let yourself be quiet.
Healing doesn’t have to look like productivity. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is rest, write a few lines, or sit still long enough to hear your own heart again.
3. See darkness differently.
What if the hard moments aren’t setbacks, but sacred turning points? Every ending carries the seed of a beginning.
4. Hold onto your people.
We all need someone who sees us when we forget our own light. Celebrate the friends who walk with you in every season — they’re part of your fire, too.
5. Remember your fire is still there.
Even when you feel burned out, that inner spark is waiting. It doesn’t disappear — it just waits for you to strike it alive again.
✨ If any of these friction fixers spoke to you, I hope Friction Strikes a Light Within will be a companion on your journey. It’s not just a poetry collection — it’s a reminder that you are already carrying the light you’re looking for.
In Light N Love,
Alice McMurtry
Writing Prompts-The Friction Project
Writing Prompts to Ignite Your Creativity — Inspired by Friction Strikes a Light Within.
Welcome to the Friction Strikes a Light Within creative corner! Whether you’re a poet, a writer, or simply someone who loves to explore emotions through words, these poetry writing prompts are designed to spark your imagination and help you dive deeper into the themes of tension, transformation, and light that pulse through this collection.
Why Writing Prompts?
Poetry is often born from the spark of emotion — the friction between opposing forces inside us, like pain and hope, darkness and light, conflict and healing. These prompts invite you to explore those spaces and create your own moments of beauty and insight.
Try These Poetry Prompts
Write a poem about the tension between pain and hope — how they coexist within a single moment.
Explore the metaphor of fire or friction as a source of both destruction and creation.
Capture a fleeting moment of light breaking through darkness in your poem.
Reflect on the silent struggles that burn beneath everyday life’s surface.
Use the physical sensations of friction — heat, pressure, resistance — as metaphors for emotional experience.
Create contrast in your poem through imagery like shadow and light, cold and heat to express inner conflict.
Write about transformation sparked by tension or conflict.
Describe a relationship through the imagery of friction — the push and pull, the sparks, the wear.
Celebrate resilience — the light that survives even when rubbed raw by hardship.
Use “striking a light” as a metaphor for inspiration or awakening.
Give voice to a secret or unspoken emotion simmering just beneath the surface.
Reflect on healing after conflict or emotional friction — what does that look like?
Consider how some things only reveal their brilliance after enduring pressure or friction.
Capture the tension between vulnerability and strength.
Write about a moment when inner fire nearly burned out — and what saved it.
How to Use These Prompts
Use one prompt at a time to spark a new poem or piece of writing.
Let the prompt guide you, but don’t feel bound by it — let your emotions and memories flow freely.
Share your poems with others or keep them private as part of your personal creative journey.
Share Your Work!
If you’re inspired to write a poem using these prompts, I’d love to hear about it! Tag me on social media or send your poem to [your contact email or website link]. Together, we can build a community that celebrates the power of words to heal, ignite, and transform.
Thank you for visiting the Friction Strikes a Light Within creative space. Keep striking those sparks — your light is waiting to shine.
The Soundtrack of Friction Strikes a Light Within
Let your pencil be the match.
This playlist was made to sit beside the poems in Friction Strikes a Light Within—and beside whatever you’re moving through right now.
Whether you’re holding grief, chasing clarity, building something new, or simply showing up, these songs are here to stir your thoughts and light your way forward.
Not every flame has to burn you.
Some are meant to guide you home.
Immerse yourself in the sounds that inspired and echo the world of Friction Strikes a Light Within. This carefully curated soundtrack blends haunting melodies, soulful rhythms, and evocative beats to accompany your journey through the pages — or simply to set the perfect mood for reflection and creativity.
✍️ Journal With Intention
Choose one song.
Let it open something soft.
Then press your pencil to the page like a match to the edge of your truth.
Write what needs to rise.
Write through the burn.
Write until it begins to feel like light.
This isn’t just about reflection.
It’s about becoming.
You’re not just telling your story.
You’re stepping into your best life—one honest line at a time.
Thanks for tuning into the Friction Strikes A Light Within soundtrack. These songs carry the moods and stories woven throughout the poetry—perfect for reading, reflecting, or simply escaping into the moment.
Hit play, let the music move you, and come back anytime for inspiration or calm. If a track stands out to you, drop a comment or share it with a fellow reader.
Keep listening, keep feeling.
— Alice McMurtry
Friction Strikes A Light Within…
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🌍 “World Domination”
from Friction Strikes a Light Within
By: Alice McMurtry
Introduction:
“World Domination” isn’t about control — it’s about showing up with your whole heart.
It’s about giving life everything you’ve got, forming deep, lasting friendships, and refusing to shrink yourself while you wait for your soulmate to arrive.Real conquest is about becoming, not chasing — and finding strength in the love that’s already around you.
