A quick break from editing.
Today’s monthly focus? Acceptance. “If you begin to understand what you are without trying to change it, then what you are undergoes a transformation.”― Jiddu Krishnamurti
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3 Ways Writing Takes Courage
April’s “lost month” syndrome seems to have carried through into May. Case in point, this post which was due to be posted yesterday. Ah well. My monthly focus for May is courage, and in particular how it relates to writing. I’ve never given thought to more than the old “I am, therefore I write”, but in talking … Read more…
Where’s the Joy?
Another Monday. Ho Hum. Not enough coffee in the universe. Same day, different week. What thoughts start your morning? It’s easy to get caught in the routine of day-to-day-to-day, when deep down we’d all like something … more. Some kind of spark. Maybe even a little joy? These thoughts are a perfect segue into the monthly focus and … Read more…
Monday Musing
We either make ourselves happy or miserable. The amount of work is the same. — Carlos Castaneda
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“There is no work-life balance. We have one life. What’s most important is that you be awake for it.” ― Janice Marturano
The Myth of Work/Life Balance
We’re two months into our New Year, and I’m still wading through the explosion of email. Does your inbox resemble like mine? I swear every mailing list I’ve ever breathed on sent me a link or article touting their path to achieving that new and wonderful catch phrase “work/life balance”. Some were willing to share … Read more…
Monday Musing
“There is no such thing as work-life balance. Everything worth fighting for unbalances your life.” ― Alain de Botton
Monday Musing
“Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are.” – Malcolm S. Forbes
Learning to Replenish. Does your life need a little more celebration?
In July of 2014 I had an opportunity to join an Open Studio Co-Working Party courtesy of Cairene MacDonald at Third Hand Works. The experience was fascinating, and one I’d like to repeat in 2015. The session offered several helpful ideas on achieving a balanced workflow, but the one I found hardest to manifest in daily … Read more…