The Creative Drive
I’m going in directions creatively that I haven’t gone before. I am building a foundation so I have freedom to move creatively in a supportive structure. I am communicating through writing. It is time....
View ArticleFrom Death, Life: A Journey Inward
photo courtesy of freedigitalphotos.net Inside of every death, door closure, end, we find a beginning. The paradoxical beauty of life is just that. Standing at the threshold of yet another passage, I...
View ArticleDon’t Believe Everything I Say
The nature of writing for me is that it is a cathartic practice. I channel the emotions I am feeling, or angst, and it flows through me. The practice of getting it out of me and onto the page is one of...
View ArticleHow to Limit Distractions and Fulfill Your Dreams
Dear Friends, Happy new year! I hope you’ve enjoyed this holiday season. I know for me, it was a bit challenging in places, as my heart and soul wanted to snuggle in for a winter’s rest and work on...
View ArticleHow to Write a Good Blog Post and Gain Readers
I have been blogging every week for the better part of the last year. Basically, I’ve made blogging 101 my main job. I thought I’d offer up what I’ve learned in my quest to write good blog posts. This...
View ArticleI Am a Recovering Perfectionist
“I don’t believe people are looking for the meaning of life as much as they are looking for the experience of being alive.”~Joseph Campbell I don’t want to do anything if I can’t do it perfectly. I...
View ArticleHow to Talk to Spirit and Know Your Purpose
Many of us want to know our purpose. We each have various ways that our purpose will manifest, from grand lives of fame and fortune, like, Oprah, or to seemingly mundane, yet profound journeys. Though...
View ArticleWhy You Should Unschool Your Kids
There’s a Native American story that in some tribes, to know how the tribe was faring, its members would ask: “How are the children?” I’ve been in public education in varying capacities for over ten...
View ArticleIt’s My 35th Birthday! I’ll Share My Secret Wish!
A year ago on my birthday I had just gotten out of an abusive relationship. I was gearing up to go to a silent, ten-day meditation retreat and I was contemplating heeding the deep voice growing within...
View ArticleHow to Accomplish Your BIG Dream in 3 Easy Steps
“Do or do not, there is not try.” ~Yoda If there’s one lesson I’ve learned this last year, it’s one of birthing a dream. Read on to find out how I faced my deepest fears and birthed the manuscript of...
View ArticleThe Surprising Message of Healing from a Woman Once Lost
Last Saturday night, while many of my friends went out to a grand party, I stayed home to read my book. I relish the quiet hours when I get to curl up and lose myself in a novel. This one was...
View ArticleHow to Accomplish Your BIG Dream in 3 Easy Steps
“Do or do not, there is not try.” ~Yoda If there’s one lesson I’ve learned this last year, it’s one of birthing a dream. Read on to find out how I faced my deepest fears and birthed the manuscript of a...
View ArticleThe Surprising Message of Healing from a Woman Once Lost
Last Saturday night, while many of my friends went out to a grand party, I stayed home to read my book. I relish the quiet hours when I get to curl up and lose myself in a novel. This one was...
View Article40 Lessons Learned in 40 Years
It’s my birthday today and I’m celebrating! Here’s what I say I know after 40 years… 1. Sometimes, the things that we MOST fear, that we most put off, bring us the greatest joy. (Having Sophia at...
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