I don’t usually make time for meditating. Sitting in silence for an extended period of time with my eyes closed usually grates my nerves, but recently I was successful in quieting my mind while sitting in a 6-foot wide, 2-foot deep pool in my backyard. I started with a breathing exercise I recently learned where … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Creative writing
Negative Creativity vs. Positive Creativity: Choose Wisely
So many of us ache for a life of creativity. We’re convinced lots of people have magic access to it and we’re just the unlucky losers that burped at the wrong time at birth and missed out on the special formula for personal satisfaction and success. When we think that way, we’re in an … Continue reading
I Write, Therefore I Am
On a daily basis, I neglect to do the one thing I wish to do: write. I’m not talking about my usual writing–blog essays, grant proposal narratives, technical writing–I’m talking about REAL writing–creative writing. The very thing that stirs my soul is the very thing I give the LEAST amount of time to during my … Continue reading
Creativity__You Just Gotta Feed It
Are you considering starting a blog as a way to fuel creativity? If so, I’d love to give you my two cents on what blogging can do for you. (And, forgive my conversational, street style of writing here . . . my breaking of many writing rules. It’s intentional. I just wanted to chat with … Continue reading
Versatile Blogger Award
Okay, this is a little embarrassing, but it’s been 2-1/2 months since I was awarded the Versatile Blogger Award from Mira Jay at Divine Rhythm. I’ve been delinquent in passing along the award, but publicly gave thanks to Mira Jay back when she nominated me. With a second nomination today–this one from Aileen at Write … Continue reading