I made some pretty bold moves this weekend, and I'm a lot better off this Sunday night than I was just 48 hours ago. It's because of some advice that I received last week, on something totally unrelated to what I just discovered. A little backstory here is necessary. Since the 2016 presidential election, I, … Continue reading Focus on One Thing
Ch. 6. Mindful Living
Our Authentic Show Must Go On
This weekend, I was enthralled by a blog post shared by Mark Willen ("Sexual Assault: When Real Life and Fiction Collide"), who was pondering how his published works hold up in the #MeToo era. As a result of Mark's post, which was weighing heavily on my mind today, I decided to ask a few writers/teachers about … Continue reading Our Authentic Show Must Go On
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More Than A Cup Of Coffee
About 15 years ago, in the pre-dawn darkness, I stood outside the brand new Starbucks in Dulaney Plaza and waited patiently for them to open their doors for the first time. I enjoyed being a part of the coffee store's grand opening, and for years I frequented it often, learning the names of the new … Continue reading More Than A Cup Of Coffee
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Being Resolute in 2018: Begin Within
If we make happiness our primary goal instead of our secondary goal, then we easily accomplish everything else we desire. ~Deepak Chopra Across the country and throughout the world, people are asking themselves the same question: What will my resolutions be for 2018? The "Greatest Hits" of resolutions include weight loss, saying goodbye to cigarettes … Continue reading Being Resolute in 2018: Begin Within
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Understanding Our Frustrations And Realizing New Pathways To Resolutions
America is facing its greatest crisis in my lifetime, and I am realizing that each of us is called to react and act in ways that define our communities, large and small. In the simplest of terms, here's how I see it. In our lifetimes, we are presented with scenarios that are not always directly … Continue reading Understanding Our Frustrations And Realizing New Pathways To Resolutions
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Being Relentless in Living Fully: Five Things I Have Learned
The other morning, I found myself rushing out to my car to head to school like any other weekday. The sun was just breaking the horizon, and I was juggling too many bags of work and thinking about beating the early rush along the 25-mile commute. I could feel the tension building already: stress upon … Continue reading Being Relentless in Living Fully: Five Things I Have Learned
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Offering The Creative Collective To Artists, Writers, and Creatives
Yesterday, out of a strong desire to create a "safe space" for creatives to share ideas, prompts, strategies, and inspirations, I created a new Facebook group called The Creative Collective. Here, writers, artists, and all creatives now have the opportunity to share and be inspired to rediscover and strengthen their creativity. Nothing is being sold … Continue reading Offering The Creative Collective To Artists, Writers, and Creatives
