Feeling Jumbled? Try Organizing Something

1 year ago

It had bugged me for months. My wife and I have limited space in our small condo. We’re both book…

2 Keys to Achieving Your Dreams (part 2): Perseverance

1 year ago

I stared at my laptop in despair. On the screen were the Publishers Weekly announcements of new book deals next…

2 Keys to Achieving Your Dreams (part 1): Pivot

2 years ago

“Pivot. Pivot. Pivot!” If you’re a fan of the classic TV sitcom Friends, it’s an iconic scene. Ross is directing…

How to Feel More Alive: Embrace Your Feelings and Push Through

2 years ago

While I'm away on book tour promoting my debut novels for a few weeks (you can read about them here),…

How an Amazing Fact About Redwoods Helped My Depression

2 years ago

While I'm away on book tour promoting my debut novels for a few weeks (you can read about them here),…

And Now For Something Completely Different…

2 years ago

This is a curveball. If you're a regular reader of my blog, you know I usually share my personal development…

Freedom from the Illusion of Control

2 years ago

I was writhing in agony and utter confusion. Ten minutes earlier I’d been sitting with a cup of tea, chatting…

A Raw and Honest Take on Prayer

2 years ago

She captivated the crowd. The thousand of us in the hotel ballroom hung on every word coming from this short,…

The Wonderful Superfluousness of Beauty

2 years ago

It was completely superfluous. During the recent Spring Arts Festival that took over Tempe, Arizona where I live, the city…

Break Your Ruts by Challenging Your Assumptions

2 years ago

I love ruts. I thrive in routines. They are comfortable. They are reliable. They make me more efficient. They are…