It’s finally time to reveal one of those big secrets I’ve been keeping from you. And this big secret isn’t finished: it’s just beginning. I’ve always wanted to write fiction, and have failed over and over. I get off to a great start then lose steam and stop. That’s about to change – thanks to…
Tools For The Road
Transitions
The last four weeks or so have been about transitions. Deep winter is gone, and now we’re in almost-but-not-quite-spring. Even though the calendar says today is the spring equinox, living in central Michigan I know darned well there could be more snow. I hope not. I am so ready for daffodils and tulips. Bye Bye…
You Should Read This
In January, I talked about transcending the animal and the power of a simple smile as it relates to learning and unlearning behaviors. This month, let’s look at the words we use to talk to ourselves. One word I continuously work at eliminating from my self talk is should. The Way You Talk The way…
The Rona Visit
This is an odd bit of writing. In it, I am being as clear as I can and also deliberately obtuse; censorship is alive and real both in the USA and around the globe. And while this is my website, it is hosted; I’ve heard of sites being pulled down. Therefore, I’m being extra, extra…
The Writual Planner and The Enchanted Map Oracle Deck
Almost every year, I pull cards from a tarot deck to get a sense of what’s ahead. I already kind of have a sense as –if you can believe it– I started working on my Mission 2022 in late October/early November. And then, well, Rona visited. This year, I’m using the Writual Planner. It’s a…
Up The Mountain
There’s an old Chinese proverb that goes “There are many paths to the top of the mountain, but the view is always the same.” Of course there are multiple interpretations of that, and this one from Hinduism is on my mind today: There are hundreds of paths up the mountain, all leading in the same…
Writing & Mindfulness
Not long ago I told someone that I was interested in the intersection of writing and mindfulness. The phrase just rolled off my tongue and – to be honest – I wasn’t quite sure what I meant. Full disclosure: I am an Amazon Affiliate. If you click on a link and buy something (even if…