Creative Writing as a Pathway to Self Love
“Once you have learned to trust your own voice and allowed that creative force inside you to come out, you can direct it to write
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Au Revoir, 2013: A Tribute
I love the fresh start of a new year. Every December I daydream in the realm of possibility – I envision the person I want
At 23 – Passion, Peril, Confusion, Resurrection
“…It may be that when we no longer know what to do we have come to our real work, and that when we no longer
The Challenge (and Sweetness) of Slowing Down
“Slow down and everything you are chasing will come around and catch you.” – John De Paola At my church this weekend, we talked about
“I Want to Feel Good” – Why We Fiercely Cling to Our Struggles
After I wrote a blog post that dabbled into my experiences with trichotillomania (trich), the compulsive pulling out of hair, a friend reached out to
Different Than a Rose – Hidden Teachers and Our Individuality
I watched a video of an intuitive life coach the other day, and it scared me. It scared me because of how slowly she spoke,
Seeking Healing through Conscious Storytelling
Stories make up the latticed marrow of my bones. I want my stories flushed out for the world to see in their flaws and imperfections,
Nesting In My Hair – An Eyelash Story
“You can’t keep the birds of sadness from flying over your head, but you can keep them from nesting in your hair.” – Sharon Creech
Knowing What You Know – Part I
“At the center of your being you have the answer: you know who you are and you know what you want.” – Lao Tzu
How to Receive Life Guidance from a Younger Version of Yourself
When I feel stuck, I often ask people what advice they would like to give to themselves when they were my age. “If you could
11 Lessons from Blogging – From My Heart to Yours
Happy first birthday to my blossoming little blog! If you have ever spent a moment on this website, I thank you from the depths of
Hatching Open
“I write to discover what I know.” – Flannery O’Connor Expression is one of the bravest things I know. It takes bravery to put