Thanks so much Marilyn. We often bump into inspiration when we're ready to receive it. And work on the self is a lifelong process. Can't wait to see where the journey leads us.

Stop looking for external advice and learn to follow your own instincts — Ignore the podcasts Don’t follow their rules Learn to think for yourself They say, Do this. Do that. Don’t do this. Be sure to do that. I always do, they say. And you should, too. I’m currently listening to The Mindset Mentor podcast with Rob Dial. Like many podcasters and…

You can find the balance between the opposing forces of your inner critics. — Long before the Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, and the Disney Channel, Saturday morning cartoons entertained kids with Merrie Melodies, Looney Tunes, and various animated features. Maybe the intention was to amuse children while their parents slept in a little later on a Saturday morning. Walt Disney and his various inventions and…

How to use a post-mortem, ‘autopsy’ approach to improve long works. (Hint: You need something to dissect first.) — Like many writers, I wear many hats. Sure, I’m a wife, mother, daughter, and sister, but I’m also a chef, handyman, laundress, and housekeeper (although I’m not very good at the latter). But what I’m thinking about here are my interests, my hobbies, and my jobs. For 23 years, I’ve been a graphic designer, grant writer, website…

I'm rediscovering Dr. Dyer's wisdoms again. Thanks for sharing this story and this version. Well done. Inspiring and true.

Write 250 words and call me in the morning — She looked out at the vast sea. A tear rolled down her cheek. She felt the warmth of the wet trail. She remembered when she was little, she would stick out her tongue to taste the saltiness of her tears. Did she really cry that much? …

How to nudge your creativity toward greater consistency — Last night, my husband and I were preparing to watch ‘Poker Face’ with our daughter Shannon. (If you haven’t seen this new show starring Natasha Lyonne, you should try it. …

Artists/creatives/makers grow by venturing away from the safety of the harbor into the open sea. — “A ship in harbor is safe — but that is not what ships are built for.” — John A. Shedd. How does this quote relate to a creative? We are not boats. We are not afloat on the water. We are not anchored in a bay. But creatives often make…

Saturday, December 31, 2022 7:38–9:05 a.m. — It’s the last day of 2022. What a year it’s been. The highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Looking forward to 2023 being a year of healing, progress, and resolve. First, today, I’m going to sign up for the Clutterbug class. …