Creative Work Can Be A Form of Therapy
What goes into creative work is incredibly empowering. Photo by Olya P on Unsplash Artists are not the only creators. Everyone, really, is a creator. Some creations just stand out…
Why Do the Words We Choose to Use Matter At All?
Because the words we choose can convey and take on many different meanings. Photo by Campaign Creators on Unsplash Actions speak louder than words. That’s the truth. Someone can tell…
How Grateful Am I for My Ability to Write All the Things?
To me, writing is easy - and I am deeply grateful for this. But that’s not so for everyone. Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash It is easy to get…
Writing Fiction is an Act of Mindfulness
Nontraditional mindfulness, but still mindful. Photo by J. Kelly Brito on Unsplash What IS mindfulness? It is conscious awareness of your inner mindset/headspace/psyche self. It’s reached via conscious awareness of…
The Therapy of Writing
Writing – fiction or nonfiction – can be therapy. Photo by Kat Stokes on Unsplash There is something deeply cathartic about getting words, thoughts, and ideas out of your head…
Sink or Swim?
You always get to choose to sink or swim. Photo by Todd Quackenbush on Unsplash Probably the biggest certainty in life is the uncertainty of life. Take it from me…
The Importance of Reading
It’s all too easy to overlook the importance of reading in your life. Photo by AllGo - An App For Plus Size People on Unsplash For many people, their job…