It’s the full moon, and I’ve been a sleepy girl. I got class time off today, and I took full advantage. I napped on the couch with the news on in the background. I’m not a news person, but these days, it’s almost like if you don’t have the news on, you’ll wake up toContinue reading “Full Moon”
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Become Fully Yourself
“Woman is learning for herself that not self-sacrifice, but self-development, is her first duty in life; and this, not primarily for the sake of others but that she may become fully herself.” -Matilda Joslyn Gage Unbecoming and becoming happen all at the same time. As a woman and a mom, I had to learn to letContinue reading “Become Fully Yourself”
Writing and Liberty
“I’m free from pain. It’s where nobody tells me what to do; it’s where my imagination is fecund and I am really at my best. Nothing matters more in the world or in my body or anywhere when I’m writing.” — Toni Morrison on NPR’s Fresh Air, 2015 This is exactly the vibe I was talking aboutContinue reading “Writing and Liberty”
Favorite Feelings
When you’re writing and the world falls away; that’s one of my most favorite feelings. There’s a million things that bring me joy, big and small. Those are often moments that go as quickly as they came. But when I sit down to write stories that fill in all the nooks and crannies of myContinue reading “Favorite Feelings”
I’m Getting Excited About Christmas
I’m ready to get our Christmas tree, and I think next weekend would be the perfect time to go. I love Christmas so much. I hope we get a white Christmas this year. Our family tradition is going to cut down our own tree. My husband thought of it, and we’ve done it ever since.Continue reading “I’m Getting Excited About Christmas”
Rest and Recover
“Resting well means going beyond just getting enough sleep. It involves intentionally giving your body, mind, and emotions time to recover from stress and stimulation. This could mean taking a mental break during the day, spending quiet time in nature, saying no to draining social events, or practicing mindfulness.” Calm.com I’ve said it before andContinue reading “Rest and Recover”
Let’s Talk Winter
“In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer. ” -Albert Camus I found my love for winter when I became a writer. I like snow days. I like being in a cozy space with a movie or my writing. I like naps when the weather is reallyContinue reading “Let’s Talk Winter”
Seers, Your Vision is Valuable
“Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.” -Jonathan Swift Some of us are gifted with the ability to see what is invisible to others, and it doesn’t always feel like a good thing. I want to take this moment to remind you that your vision is more valuable than gold andContinue reading “Seers, Your Vision is Valuable”
You Don’t Have to Suffer to Create
“We must—yes, must—make a daily and even hourly choice to focus on the good, the true, and the beautiful.” -from The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr Like most other humans, I have seen my life from both perspectives: an optimistic state and a depressed state. Art lives in all states, even the apathetic ones. IContinue reading “You Don’t Have to Suffer to Create”
Writers, Don’t Forget to Play
“The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct acting from inner necessity. The creative mind plays with the objects it loves.” -Carl Jung Play is the keyword there. That’s where I find my ability to keep going regardless of all the hurdles I face. I like whenContinue reading “Writers, Don’t Forget to Play”
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