It's that time of year, folks, when everyone and their sister are talking about Gratitude (with the big "G"). I guess I'm jumping on that bandwagon as well. It's been a complicated couple of years, hasn't it? We've been through a pandemic, economic crises, there are wars going on all over the world, ... Read More about Gratitude
Self Esteem
How's your self esteem? Mine is very fluid. Somedays I feel like I could conquer the world. Other days I feel like I have nothing to offer to the world. That may sound extreme, but I also have a mood disorder that leans toward that. Even with medication, I can still swing wildly between the two. ... Read More about Self Esteem
Better Living Through Pharmaceuticals?
Remember the old adage, "Better Living Through Pharmaceuticals"? Well, I have always believed that a mix of holistic and scientific medicine is the way to go. If I have an infection, I'm going to take an antibiotic. I get vaccines, take something called meloxicam for my arthritis. Also, I use food ... Read More about Better Living Through Pharmaceuticals?
Trolls, Haters, & Why They Can Be Good For You
We all have them at some point and they are a nuisance. In extreme cases, trolls can become dangerous, stalking and trying to harm the people that they're trolling. That's not who I'm going to refer to here. What I'm going to address are the run of the mill idiots who do nothing but try to bring ... Read More about Trolls, Haters, & Why They Can Be Good For You
Fuck What Other People Think
This, I believe is the most important part of living a creative life. Fuck what other people think. I think Mark Manson said it best: “Not Giving A Fuck Does Not Mean Being Indifferent; It Means Being Comfortable With Being Different” Living a creative life is an ongoing act of bravery. Every day ... Read More about Fuck What Other People Think
Creativity Takes Courage
We all know that a creative life is one that values expression over almost everything else, but we rarely talk about how creativity takes courage. Think about it. Making art, no matter the medium causes you to be vulnerable. You're taking your deepest feelings and expressing them in a manner that ... Read More about Creativity Takes Courage
New Year Now What?
Are you a new year's resolution kind of person? Or do you go with the flow? I like to think I'm a combination; I plan my intentions, the steps I need to take to reach them, and I celebrate the victories. However, I am very flexible if what I thought I wanted turns out to be not exactly what I ... Read More about New Year Now What?
Planning for the New Year
I am a planner. I'm always trying out new tools, ideas, and platforms. I'm not discontented with the current system, I just want to make sure that I'm using everything available to me. Planning for the new year, in December is my favorite thing to do, although I have done this each season, quarter, ... Read More about Planning for the New Year
A New Take on Morning Pages
What are morning pages? They're basically a tool in the Artist's Way program. If you're not familiar, check out the link. The idea is to write three pages every morning to help with your creative process. I've been doing them, on and off for decades. I put them down again a couple of years ago and ... Read More about A New Take on Morning Pages
Therapy
It has been a minute since I wrote anything on this site. I’ve been having a hard time with some things and I just thought I would put it all out here. Maybe you can take something away from this, maybe my struggles will lessen yours. I hope so, at least. A little more than a year ago, I started ... Read More about Therapy