I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about risk-taking. I’ve also been doing a lot of thinking about finally, finally following your dreams. So many of us accept the mantle of responsibility too early. And then we wear it, all day, every day, for the rest of our lives. But what about those dreams? When…
Here are today’s Show Up! Journal power words. I love that these words came to me during the fee-write. I aim to experience or learn something new every day. Sometimes it is as banal as driving somewhere via a new route. Sometimes it’s the inspiration for a new book. Whatever the spark, I relish the…
Here are today’s power words from my Show Up! Journal free-write. Let’s face it. We’re not all Jedi. Even though Yoda can expect to “do or not do, there is no try,” the rest of us? We fail. We fail a lot, (until we don’t). The key is to keep trying. Because if you aren’t…
I’m lucky. When I have the energy to work, I can work almost anywhere. My various jobs allow me freedom of movement. And I am grateful. Here’s the problem. I’ve been finding there is one place I don’t work well. And that’s my home office. Too many distractions, chores, and cats who must sit on…
A friend just asked how to use the time while walking a labyrinth. I walk every labyrinth I come across. I love them for their ancient wisdom and the answers and insights they help me find. First, I would say there are as many answers as there are people. For myself, I walk labyrinths to…
Have you noticed how quickly people on the internet want to point out when you are wrong? I am amazed at some people’s need to point when you have made a mistake. If you use a word or phrase improperly, they are all over you like white on rice. And I’m not talking about the…
Anyone who has ever worked with me, in any teaching capacity, knows my first act when teaching is to get everyone to stop and breathe. Whether I am working with fourth graders or NASA scientists, I always say the following: “Before we start, I’m going to ask you all to stand on up …” and…