Maybe what you fear is yourself. Many would-be writers have said, “I want to write, but I’m afraid.” What is it about these words that are so terrifying? These are my thoughts on the topic, …
Fear is a Creativity Killer
Living
Ten Gold Coins for True Wealth
This morning, I woke up and was given ten gold coins. They weren’t actual gold, but just as precious. They were the minutes and hours I got to spend today. Would I waste them, or …
Feeling Anxious? Here are Some Simple Solutions
Life can sometimes feel like it demands more of us every day. Between the nonstop buzz of our phones, endless to-do lists, and just the general busyness of everything, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and …
Is the Sun Bad for You?
I live in a country where it’s difficult to avoid the sun. We’ve been told for at least several generations now that the sun is bad for us and that we should avoid it or …
How to Beat Fatigue
Do you feel like you are always tired? If so, you’re not alone. This is one of the main complaints I hear when I set up a consultation with someone. They want to know how …
Know Your Worth
Originally published on Medium on May 16, 2024 Just as I have no responsibility for other people’s reactions to things, I have no responsibility for how they feel about me. This may seem obvious to …
Don’t Wait Until You’re Sick
Everything is normal until one day, it isn’t. You wake up feeling strange, maybe dizzy or nauseous. You might have pain somewhere you never have before. Fear comes over you because who isn’t afraid of …
Being Still
It has been difficult for me to be still. I am laid back and primarily easy-going, but being still used to be difficult. Several years ago, I began meditating in earnest. I wanted to learn …
What’s in Your Basket?
There once was a girl who had more kindness in her soul than ten people. She loved giving things away. It was like she carried a basket of apples, and she gave one to everyone …
Walking on Broken Glass
When I was younger I used to struggle and get frustrated when I would write. I could hear the perfect words in my head and knew what I wanted to say, but they wouldn’t come …