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Moving Beyond Terror = Showing Up

Yesterday, when I promised to write about this topic, I thought I would be rarin’ to go. I’m amazed how insidious that self-doubt can be. I’ll do anything to avoid getting my butt in the seat and doing the work. I’ll walk the dog, I’ll meditate (again). I’ll drink more water. By themselves, these things…

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Resistance Isn't Futile. It just wants you to think resisting it, is.

I’m reading Steven Pressfield’s excellent book, “The War of Art.” If you have any desire to pursue your art, run towards this book with open arms. So far, it’s amazing, validating, and oh so frustrating. Pressfield points out all the hidden places we run to keep ourselves from working on our art/craft. I’ve winced more…

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Be the Change You Want to See In Yourself

A friend posted the following quote, and I wrote the below in reaction.–quote–“Perhaps the source of your discontent lies in your attachment to how things should be instead of accepting how things are.” –my response–On many levels, I agree (that whole “be zen and accept where you are thing,” yeah, that would be cool). On…