What I discovered when I stopped spinning my wheels and slowed down. Do you ever wish you could just stop the train of life and get off for a while? Not permanently, just take a …
Slow it Down, Baby!
Writing
The War on Words: Will it End in Silence?
Originally posted on Medium.com on February 26, 2024 The world has declared war on words, and writers need to stand against it. Where does it stop? Will there even be any words left if we …
Fear is a Creativity Killer
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, …
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 …
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 …
Perception is Not Reality
Originally published on Medium on January 29, 2024 The mark of a mature, open-minded, thinking adult is the understanding that perception is not necessarily reality. You can step back from a situation and understand that …