Here’s 5 way to start the habit of writing daily 1. Place pens and notebooks strategically around your space so you always have something close by.2. Use apps on your phone that allow you to jot thoughts down on the go3. Carry a notebook and pen everywhere you go4. Try to do it at theContinue reading “Did you write today?”
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The Solar Plexus
Everything You Need to Know About the Solar Plexus (Navel) Chakra The navel or solar plexus chakra is located at the navel. “Manipura” means “lustrous gem of the city,” and is associated with the natural element of fire. Its associated color is yellow, hence its links to fire and, more broadly, the sun.It is directlyContinue reading “The Solar Plexus”
Ocean Ties
We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch – we are going back from whence we came. John F. Kennedy Any trip I take to the ocean makes me feel refreshed. If I’m there all day, I’m tired but still refreshed.Continue reading “Ocean Ties”
Come All You Weary
I prefer peace. But if trouble must come, let it come in my time, so that my children can live in peace. Thomas Paine I feel this deep in my soul. I’d like to create a future where my children (all children) are safe, and loved, and success can find them. I understand that troubleContinue reading “Come All You Weary”
Get Ahead of Past You
The secret of getting ahead is getting started. Mark Twain The hardest part is getting started. New habits, new businesses, new mindsets. They are all frustrating in the beginning. That’s a human trait. Don’t give up when you’re starting something new. Always remember, once you start, you’re already getting ahead of your past self.
Thinking Through My Fingers
Writing, to me, is simply thinking through my fingers. Isaac Asimov This blog is a place where I can think through my fingers. I used to write everything down that I thought – the good, bad, and ugly. I don’t do that so much anymore. I’m trying to become more intentional about my thinking, whichContinue reading “Thinking Through My Fingers”
Aesop’s Fables
United we stand, divided we fall. Aesop What a great reminder from long before I was even a twinkle in my mother’s eye. I grew up watching Aesop’s fables on VHS. I didn’t realize that Aesop was a slave and storyteller from ancient Greece between 620 and 564 BCE!! I thought he was actually the man in the video IContinue reading “Aesop’s Fables”
Touch of Madness
There is no great genius without some touch of madness. Aristotle I’m so grateful for the people who’ve loved me through all my stages. I say this because it was during the darkest parts of my life that I began to really focus on my self-study. I know for a fact that I was moreContinue reading “Touch of Madness”
Fantasy
The gift of fantasy has meant more to me than my talent for absorbing positive knowledge. Albert Einstein There’s a lot of great reasons to appreciate fantasy. Here’s one of them. Above, you see a quote from Einstein appreciating fantasy more than positive knowledge. I think he has left some great footsteps to follow in,Continue reading “Fantasy”
How NOT to Draw on Disney+
Watching this with my second born, just brought me so much joy. I love this. It reminds me of childhood and there was one episode where the drawing reminds the artist to have fun. It’s too easy to take our work too seriously. Such a fun series and great reminder to writers to let yourContinue reading “How NOT to Draw on Disney+”
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