The Hard, but Satisfying Part of Writing

“What underlies great science is what underlies great art, whether it is visual or written, and that is the ability to distinguish patterns out of chaos.” – Diana Gabaldon “Character, I think, is the single most important thing in fiction. You might read a book once for its interesting plot – but not twice. –Continue reading “The Hard, but Satisfying Part of Writing”

Fear Or Love

“You are a product of your environment. So choose the environment that will best develop you toward your objective. Analyze your life in terms of its environment. Are the things around you helping you toward success – or are they holding you back?” – W. Clement Stone “If we’re destroying our trees and destroying ourContinue reading “Fear Or Love”

Stories Matter

“Whoever has learned to love new thoughts can never be threatened by them.” – Deepak Chopra “Never apologize for being sensitive or emotional. Let this be a sign that you’ve got a big heart and aren’t afraid to let others see it. Showing your emotions is a sign of strength.” – Brigitte Nicole “It startsContinue reading “Stories Matter”

Late Bloomers

“Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” – Betty Friedan “No one can avoid aging, but aging productively is something else.” – Katharine Graham “The aging process has you firmly in its grasp if you never get the urge to throw a snowball.” – Doug Larson “The great awarenessContinue reading “Late Bloomers”

A Thirst for Silence

“We need to find God, and he cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence. See how nature – trees, flowers, grass – grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence … We need silence to be able to touch souls.” –Continue reading “A Thirst for Silence”