A Practice To Name, Claim, Tame Fear & Insecurity.

A Practice To Name, Claim, Tame Fear & Insecurity.

by | September 15, 2020 | Writing

I don’t know about you, but of late I’ve been feeling fearful and insecure. What can I do? If I call a feeling by its true name I can identify it. If I claim it as mine then I can do something about it. As to taming it? That takes practice: Breathing in I feel fear...
Why The Grass Is Always Greener Over There.

Why The Grass Is Always Greener Over There.

by | September 14, 2020 | Writing

Wondering why the grass is always greener over there? I know. Who here has looked at the grass growing on the other side of the fence and seen that it’s greener? Everybody! Of course, the grass is always greener growing on the other side. But do you know how come?...
Choose Your Words With Care & Regard.

Choose Your Words With Care & Regard.

by | September 2, 2020 | Writing

One of my very earliest story mentors was Jay O’Callahan. He was fond of saying,”Choose! Choose! Choose!” What were we choosing? Words. To Jay words were like precious drops of water offered to a parched man’s tongue. Don’t waste them! If you have 5 words,...
Depression And A Farting Camel

Depression And A Farting Camel

by | September 1, 2020 | Writing

We deserve better than the dingiest room in the hotel of depression! “I know the voice of depression Still calls to you. I know those habits that can ruin your life Still send their invitations. But you are with the Friend now And look so much stronger. You can stay...