I firmly believe that all human beings have access to extraordinary energies and powers. Judging from accounts of mystical experience, heightened creativity, or exceptional performance by athletes and artists, we harbor a greater life than we know. – Jean Houston This week, I’ve been thinking about why I write. I write to change myself. IContinue reading “Why I write”
Category Archives: spirituality
Plumbing the Depths
“I follow four dictates: face it, accept it, deal with it, then let it go.”- Sheng Yen was a Buddhist Monk. “Your life is an occasion, rise to it.” – Mr. Magorium, a fictional character from the 2007 film Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium and was played by Dustin Hoffman. Recently, Julie Luek wrote an interestingContinue reading “Plumbing the Depths”
My Dream is Not Your Dream, and That’s Okay
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” Maya Angelou “Each of us has an inner dream that we can unfold if we will just have the courage to admit what it is. And the faith toContinue reading “My Dream is Not Your Dream, and That’s Okay”
Memories of India
“Creative work is not a selfish act or a bid for attention on the part of the actor. It’s a gift to the world and every being in it. Don’t cheat us of your contribution. Give us what you’ve got.” – Steven Pressfield Seventeen years ago this month, Barry and I arrived home from ourContinue reading “Memories of India”
Find Your Creativity
Creativity is just connecting things. When you ask creative people how they did something, they feel a little guilty because they didn’t really do it, they just saw something. It seemed obvious to them after a while. That’s because they were able to connect experiences they’ve had and synthesize new things. Steve Jobs Creativity requiresContinue reading “Find Your Creativity”
Sage Woman Chronicles 