I did it again. I have spread myself too thin and allowed myself to become overwhelmed with projects. One of the joys of being a creative person is that ideas can come very easily, and often many at once. My challenge in the last couple of years has been to learn to practice discernment and [...]
This lush, green vine popped up out of the blue a couple of weeks ago, and has been unfurling new leaves every single day since then. At first, I was perplexed by the thick shoot that pushed itself up through the mulch near the front door. I hadn’t planted anything there…but it didn’t look like [...]
Here’s the deal. If you read the description for my new group coaching program, Camp Wannamakee, and thought “Oh wow, I really need this! I really want to do this! I — am really broke,” don’t fret.
I hear ya. I have been there. And I want to help you.
If you really want to be in [...]
Does this sound familiar?
You go to the bookstore and browse the shelf, past the day planners and address books, around the corner from the photo albums, until you see them. The towering display of gorgeous leather-bound diaries and illustrated, glossy journals almost shines despite the bland retail lighting. They tempt you, these tomes. They seem [...]
There’s a lot of emphasis on producing these days.
You may have heard the recent buzzword, “shipping”, which refers to creating projects or products, launching them, getting them out the door, and then doing it all over again. There’s a wonderful air of excitement around this idea because it essentially bypasses resistance and helps you just [...]
Yes, you read that subject line correctly – I’m actually doing a giveaway on this blog.This is a w.p.r. first, but it’s a great one!
In honor of the “Spring Forward” on our clocks this weekend, I wanted to offer one reader a chance to spring forward with a writing project.
My dear friend Sara Blackthorne (of [...]
It’s been sort of quiet around here lately…and for once, it’s not due to procrastination, overwhelm, or just plain “not feeling like it.” It’s because I’m in that space where I’m building something. I’m creating and re-evaluating and nurturing little seedlings and seeing what will come of them.
I’m down in the deep of [...]
I’m a little bit in love with you.
Yes, you, right now, reading this on a screen somewhere in the world.
Even with your complete terror about taking the next step.
Even with your utter conviction that you aren’t good enough.
Even with that weird little birthmark.
Why?
Because I know you have something inside that wants to be expressed, and [...]
I’ve been thinking a lot today about the fears that come up almost immediately whenever many of us try to embark on a new creative project.
“Don’t do that! You’ll look foolish!”
“Don’t do that! It’s just a copy of somebody better than you.”
“Don’t do that! They’re going to laugh at you.”
The voices in our heads that [...]
Last night I embarked on a new adventure – I started a training program so that I can lead workshops and be a guide for people (re)discovering their creative passions.
Even after the first lesson and call, I feel such kinship with my fellow students and with the material. I’m so glad to have discovered Jill [...]
