True encouragement


Yesterday I wrote a letter to a writer, who responded with a respectful, thoughtful, introspective, very honest and well-written letter, which I found encouraging. We don't agree fully nor was that the intent. From the comments that followed his response I extracted even more encouragement through criticisms offered. Now. To be fair, to say many …

Daily reminders to keep you centered


Over the years, I've found the biggest challenges and personal rewards come not from what I do, but how I do it.  Certain reminders keep me centered and able to navigate the best and worst from the right perspective. You know, the profoundly lovely, simple reminders that somehow escape you when life seems to have …

Smeagol or Gollum: 5 Steps to overcome self-doubt.


I recently, finally, watched The Lord of the Rings Trilogy and was struck by the symbolism of the tormented character of Smeagol and Gollum.  Physically, mentally, and spiritually this is a man who gave in once to darkness, became addicted to it, and wasted away, his very identity shattered in a desperate attempt to protect …