Jun 27, 2020 | Writing Life
In western society, obsessed as we are with tangible achievements, it can be easy to look back over our lives with a critical eye, seeing the glass half empty when it comes to thinking about what we’ve accomplished. Still so much left to do! Yet we also have to...
Mar 13, 2020 | Writing Life
Where do you turn when you feel lost and in need of guidance? Guidance can be found in books and other sources of knowledge passed down to us through the ages, as well as in podcasts or videos recorded yesterday. We turn for guidance to our trusted friends and family...
Feb 15, 2020 | Writing Life
When I’m feeling most cluttered and distracted, there are two places I know I can count on to clear my head: the summit of a high mountain, or a long stretch of empty beach. And yet how much time do I actually spend in such places? I have lived most of my life...
Jan 9, 2020 | Writing Life
If you’re someone who feels called to share your creative vision, in whatever media, you know that the act of putting it out there takes courage. Courage is akin to confidence, but it goes even further: courage is what it takes to show up even when you’re...
Dec 20, 2019 | Writing Life
Dear Friends, Let us be honest: these are not easy times. Between the pressure of climate disruption and the disarray of our political systems, it can be hard to “align the personal, political and planetary” and come out with any sense of balance. When I am...
Nov 26, 2019 | Writing Life
Seeking Community I am a classic introvert. Since childhood I’ve been most comfortable alone, enjoying quiet time with a beloved pet at my side, secure in the love of my family constellated out around me. As a child, I loved taking long, solitary rambles through the...