The Gift of Enoughness
I recently watched the documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor? about Fred Rogers and his long-running children’s show. I was so moved by his mission to help each child feel loved, to know they are loveable, and not because they do or accomplish anything. Mr. Roger’s story inspired me to create an audio “love note” […]
Continue readingThoughts on working with anger
Last week I wrote about how I don’t know how to be angry. A week later – no surprise – I still don’t. But I am more ready to learn now because my anger is leaking out (sorry TSA person I snapped at and young man I glowered at when you got into our shared […]
Continue readingHow to Be Angry (Spoiler: I have no idea)
I was shaken in ways I had not expected by the hearings in the U.S. last week. I was filled with rage. I wept. I shouted at the computer. And I was very surprised. I didn’t even plan to watch. I’m surprised because I’ve traditionally been good at compartmentalizing, good at being able to get […]
Continue readingHow do you believe in yourself?
You realize it’s a choice. Your choice. You revoke permission from anyone who tries to oppress you, drain you, demean or diss you. You direct your attention toward what you want to do and how you wish to be vs. letting your attention zing wherever your mind or the internet wishes to take it. You […]
Continue readingHow to Trust Yourself More
A member of the Writer’s Oasis, my support community for creatives who use writing to think or share their voices, asked me recently how I learned to trust myself. I was delighted I could quickly make a list of all the ways I practice self-trust. Not that I don’t struggle sometimes, but I know how to […]
Continue readingBecome a Mythbuster with Me
I’m offering a free course, Choosing is the Ticket Price to Your Creative Life, starting September 10th – did you sign up yet? You have to sign up here to be part of the challenge. *** In anticipation of our time together, I thought it would be useful to examine the myths that might be making […]
Continue readingChoosing is the ticket price to the creative life
Fear camouflages itself as confusion and keeps brilliant creative women from the pleasures and successes of a fully expressed life. And fear’s number one choice when trying to trip you up? Your inability to choose. Your refusal to take a seat at the table of desire. To say, “I want this! And I am willing […]
Continue readingMy Summer Reads
It’s been a pretty good summer for reading. Backpacking and camping trips gave me extra time to read, and I worked less than normal in June and July. Also, when I lead retreats, I go to bed early and read. It’s how this introvert recharges. I read for pleasure, I read to be a better […]
Continue readingJust Because Something is Hard Doesn’t Mean Anything’s the Matter
I came around the corner of the Mabel Dodge Luhan house Friday morning. I’d just finished my morning run to the cross and back. After I caught my breath, I noticed one of my lovely students Lisa sitting under the nearby pear tree. “Morning,” I said. “How are you?” “I’m great. I had a realization […]
Continue readingHow to Recover from a Vulnerability Hangover
After 11 years of failed books and ideas, I hit send on a book proposal I’m truly excited about. More than excited: committed. The plan was to send the book proposal to my agent during a live Facebook event because I wanted support and a dose of confidence from my community (thanks for being there […]
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