Blog, Living Courageously, Personal Growth, Well-Being

What’s Your Thread Count?

On April 22, 2020

Have you ever held a finely woven piece of silk in your hands? It is soft, fluid, with a natural luster that reflects the light in color-shifting ways. Delicate, and strong. One of the most precious fabrics in the world.

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Why Can’t I F***ing Write?

On April 2, 2020

Have you ever taken a whitewater rafting trip? That’s what Covid-19 virus days are feeling like right now. Three weeks ago, I was lazily drifting down the river, enjoying the view. A thundering sound ahead jarred me to attention. Coming around a bend and I’m heading directly for some Class V rapids...and I’ve lost my paddle!

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I Am Enough

On February 27, 2020

“No matter what gets done and how much is left undone, I am enough. Yes, I am imperfect and vulnerable and sometimes afraid. and that doesn’t change the truth that I am also brave and worthy of love and belonging.” from the book Daring Greatly by Brene Brown, PhD, LMSW Click to enlarge image

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Personal Growth

The most personal is the most creative.

On February 20, 2020

“The most personal is the most creative.”  –Boon Joon Ho, acceptance speech for Best Director, 2020 Academy Awards, referencing advice he was given by Martin Scorsese Wow! This insight blows my mind.  My first reaction was that focusing on ‘what’s most personal’ is so limiting—I only have a finite set of experiences. I think like this. I have these preferences. I like these things; I don’t like those. I […]

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Heart Strong

On February 13, 2020

Strong people stand up for themselves, but stronger people stand up for others. Author Unknown

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5 Minutes to a more Positive Year

On January 30, 2020

What is one small action I can take today to feel more joy in my life?  What is one tiny step I can take to move forward on my goals?  These are the two questions I ask myself every morning in 2020. The idea comes from a book I have started my year with, The Joy of Appreciative Living by Jacqueline Kelm. 2019 was a rough year for me, lots […]

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