Episode 22: Themes in “Surviving Sue” with Vicki Atkinson

I think it’s safe to say that writing is a solitary pursuit. I don’t know of anyone who writes while hanging out with other people. I mean we might write in a coffee shop but not usually when we are carrying out a conversation with others. This might be why I find it so fascinating … More Episode 22: Themes in “Surviving Sue” with Vicki Atkinson

Episode 21: A Creative Life with Elizabeth Wickham

I’m attributing the sparkle and shine that Elizabeth Wickham consistently exhibits to a quote from Pablo Picasso, “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” She has led a truly creative life and it shows. Our recent conversation for the Sharing the Heart of the Matter podcast has just solidified that estimation. … More Episode 21: A Creative Life with Elizabeth Wickham

May’s Greatest Hits

May felt like a great month full of great conversations about growth and the underpinnings of a growth mindset. Of course, this is all possible because of the great group of writers and community that makes this interaction meaningful. In Case You Missed These Great Posts Vicki writes a beautiful post about how to write … More May’s Greatest Hits

5 THINGS I NEED IN ORDER TO FLOURISH AND GROW

I feel gratitude for how supported I feel in my life right now. And please don’t even begin to assume for a sec that my life is super easy and awesome. But, it’s also not too terrible. It’s a mix of both yay and not-so-yay, and there are ups and downs at all times. And because this is generally just how life operates and flows, I think any one of us could easily get swept away by the drama of any single life circumstance. So, how do we stay on track during the yay and nay fluctuations? How do we keep growing and flourishing, even when we fall backwards at times? … More 5 THINGS I NEED IN ORDER TO FLOURISH AND GROW