by jlouden | Mar 21, 2012 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort, Favorites
What if the only thing that stands between you and the life you want – the savoring & serving that calls to you – was seeing how brilliant you already are? Now wait a minute. I know reading that could have raised your “new age be gone” hackles. It would mine. But...
by jlouden | Mar 17, 2012 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
I caught a nasty cold last Friday night. My assistant Deb was here patiently working out a Google calendar snag when I felt it come on. It’s creepy fascinating to watch your body being invaded — the slight pain in your throat, the burning behind your eyes,...
by jlouden | Feb 15, 2012 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
A fab reader Mindy Essex asked me a fab question and I, in turn, do what I do best: asked other fab people – my heart tribe – what they think. Shaazzam! A post chock-a-block-full of fab-u-licious ideas. If you read this and aren’t inspired, please...
by jlouden | Feb 8, 2012 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
Archetypes lend energy. Split open limitations. Download ancient truths. Pop you out of ordinary into lush wild what ifs. They can act as personal courage power strips – plug yourself in. Archetypes give you backbone. And… archetypes can feel removed,...
by jlouden | Feb 2, 2012 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
In a large measure, becoming a writer consists of learning to accept yourself, which makes your work personal, and in following your own voice, which makes your work distinctive.” Art & Fear by Bayles & Orland I know self-acceptance is the key to getting your...
by jlouden | Jan 19, 2012 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
I am writing a novel. Again. Is the 3rd time charm? I shout “Yes! Yes! Yes!” and throw my arms open wide… and then I fold my hands to my heart with a quiet, “May it be so.” You see, in a long ago life, I was a screenwriter trying to...
