Tag Archives: journaling
Defining Fear
Let’s start with the daunting part: fear. What if we’re eager to find ourselves on the page but afraid? What do you say? What has helped me overcome this is realizing that fear of the page is usually discomfort with … Continue reading
Celebrate a Friend
Give her a simple, pretty notebook with the first few pagesfilled out: things she says that she loves, little habits you’venoticed, the meals only she makes just right. Leave the rest forher to fill in as a daily gratitude or … Continue reading
Life
“Do you get it now? This is your life. Not only your weekends, not only your vacation in three months, not only that big milestone you’ve been waiting for. This is it. Start fully living in the moment and giving … Continue reading
Writing with Soul
As an educator and the founder of your writing community, you counsel people on writing. What are some tips you can offer? I like telling folks to write from the belly, not the brain. Meaning, when I’m doing a first … Continue reading
Know that it’s not all-or-nothing
If you want to meditate every night before bed but end up doing it for only five nights, you can decide that this counts as a win. “It’s so you can forgive yourself when something inevitably does come up and … Continue reading
