When I was a child, I hated checking my math before I turned my test in. It was so boring! I rarely found any mistakes. … According to me… My teachers probably wouldn’t agree… I definitely made careless errors here and there. I wasn’t invested in seriously looking for mistakes. With the conceit of childhood, …
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It was the beginning of a new writing project… Fingers flying over the keyboard. Leaning into the computer screen. An excited flush through your body. The word count ticking steadily higher. Surprise when you looked at the time, for how much had passed. Typing late in bed and allowing schedule delays because of idea-whispers in …
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There are two parts of working with shame. One is relational, the other is internal. Relational The relational aspect is bringing shame to the light, and sharing the vulnerability in a safe space where you can be seen and heard. Where you can experience authentic connection. Shame can’t exist in the light, where it is …
You know those moments when you feel terrible, but you’re not really sure what’s happening, and why? You’re disconnected from your body. You feel anxious when people look at you. You walk into a room with your gaze down, shoulders bowed. You keep to the corner because you are certain if you were seen, others …
A rush of heat from gut to throat, like you’re going to throw up. Chest contracted, shoulders caved in, heart racing. As quick as the heat rises, it’s gone and replaced by cold. Trembling. Tightening. The worst part? You can’t let anyone else see you quake. You’ve got to hold it all in. As bad …
Happy Autumn Equinox! As I make it a point to celebrate each equinox and solstice of the year, I feel more in tune with the seasons and cycles of change. Life is not linear; cycles help make sense of the darkness. Just like plants and trees, as humans, we also have dormant periods.
A reminder for when you’re feeling a lot and struggling… You will not be in this state forever. There will be a shift. You don’t need to plan six steps into the future, with contingency plans for each possibility. You don’t need to know. In fact, it’s better if you don’t. I know, that …
Typing or handwriting… which is better? I often recommend journaling by hand. Here are 4 reasons: Speed. You may type much faster on a keyboard than you can write by hand. While this seems like a good thing, an element of journaling is the meditative practice of connecting to your inner truth. Slowing down can …
My Meetup group, Writing Journeys, is now live! If you’re in the SF Bay, come visit me at my events. The first meeting will be on December 3, 2019.