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…

The Healing Power of Vulnerability

2 years ago

Admitting weakness is hard for me. I prefer to share how the personal development practices I’ve learned help me lead…

When the Inspiration Stops

2 years ago

This is not a fun season.  Last minute travel due to an unexpected family emergency. Lingering illness. Edit deadlines. Anxiety…

Creating Needed Space in Relationships

2 years ago

I was an idiot. When I was younger, I had an arrogance cloaked in humility, a certainty shrouded in religiosity.…

The Long Road of Personal Development

2 years ago

It was like finding buried treasure.  Reorganizing a spare room recently led to the unearthing of old photos and memorabilia…