“If something inside of you is real, we will probably find it interesting, and it will probably be universal. So you must risk placing real emotion at the center of your work. Write straight into the emotional center of things. Write toward vulnerability. Risk being unliked. Tell the truth as you understand it. If you’reContinue reading “The Writing Life”
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Life’s Tapestry
“When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways – either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength. Thanks to the teachings of Buddha, I have been able to take this second way.” ~ Dalai Lama “The mark of yourContinue reading “Life’s Tapestry”
Emotions, Strong or Weak?
“A work of art is a world in itself reflecting senses and emotions of the artist’s world.” ~ Hans Hofmann Negative emotions like loneliness, envy, and guilt have an important role to play in a happy life; they’re big, flashing signs that something needs to change.” ~ Gretchen Rubin I’ve been thinking about emotions orContinue reading “Emotions, Strong or Weak?”
Reading Lessons
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” ~ Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! “Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.Continue reading “Reading Lessons”
Star Wars Day – Life Choices
“Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.” ~ Carol Burnett “Familiar things happen, and mankind does not bother about them. It requires a very unusual mind to undertake the analysis of the obvious.” ~ Alfred North Whitehead I love the Star Wars series. I love it because to meContinue reading “Star Wars Day – Life Choices”
Sage Woman Chronicles 