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”
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Risk?
I heard somewhere that it may seem like some business professionals are out here taking risks, but the truth is these business professionals know their market. They have done their homework. What the outsider should understand is that business professionals who are hungry enough and passionate enough to make an impact take calculated risks. TheyContinue reading “Risk?”
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+”
Inspo & Joy
The life experience I intend to have includes inspiration and joy in everything I do. I like to feel those things. I feel good when I experience life that way. What does that mean? It means that I will take time to relish those beautiful moments when joy and inspiration find me. I will createContinue reading “Inspo & Joy”
Walt Whitman Quote
Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. Walt Whitman Glad to see I’m not alone.
Writing and Holding Your Breath
All good writing is swimming under water and holding your breath. F. Scott Fitzgerald This quote by Fitzgerald feels so accurate. I’m very much feeling this way with my novel. There are moments I have breakthroughs and things become more clear to me. That’s when I feel like I’m above water. That must be theContinue reading “Writing and Holding Your Breath”
Three Things
Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. George Bernard Shaw I think life is consistently repeating three things: Finding yourself, Creating yourself, and reminding yourself who you are.
Memories
We do not remember days, we remember moments. Cesare Pavese Tomorrow we are having a sibling day and I’m pretty excited about it. My little sister got married, my brother and his family are up from Florida and we all plan to be in the same place on the same day! I love my siblingsContinue reading “Memories”
Just. Keep. Going.
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. Confucius Slow and steady is part of the process. No need to fight. No need to get discouraged. Just take the next best step. Rest, Cry, Sleep if you have to. Just make sure you wake up the next dayContinue reading “Just. Keep. Going.”
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