The BIG O was ruling and ruining my life. I was overwhelmed. Then, one day, I made a commitment to myself – I committed to change. I’ve learned that life mastery is all about self-discovery. I uncover my truths through a daily practice, a ritual. It helps me reveal my deepest secrets, relieve stress and …
Questions often fuel my personal and professional development. Can creativity and discipline co-exist, I wonder? For me, it’s more than a random thought. Creatives are often perceived as lacking discipline. And routines, often associated with discipline, are often considered a block to creative flow. So, can a successful creator be fully expressed in creativity while …
Do you have a dream for your life or your business or your art? Yes, of course, you do! Can you close your eyes and imagine yourself living that dream as if it were happening at this moment? Maybe… Let me ask you, “How important is it to you to turn your dream into your …
Finding inspiration for social media posts, email messages and other pieces of writing content can sometimes be challenging, particularly when you’ve committed to a posting schedule. Cleaning up my office a few months ago, I decided to gather up all the scraps of paper and scribbled inspirations I collect and put them in a basket. …
Are You Dancing with the Daring? Inspiration for Writing. Read More »
Oh! How fun is this!? A friend saw me doodling and exclaimed, “Please help me – I’ve tried to doodle but mine are awful!” How do you do it? So here are some quick tips for anyone who thinks she can’t doodle. I love scribble doodles because no matter how hard I try I can’t judge them. …
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Preparing my first newsletter in 2009, I was inspired by my mastermind group. In the voices of some members, I heard the same anxious and stressed tone that was such a familiar pattern for me… I admit it — I am a recovering stress and adrenaline junkie. And, here’s what I know for sure as …
Are there secrets to being a wise, well woman? Am I a wise, well woman? And for that matter, what is a wise, well woman? When can I consider myself a wise, well woman? Do I earn that designation somehow and do I have to be “old” to be wise? Maybe when I’m old, someone …
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Allow Yourself to Write What Comes to Mind One of my favorite journaling and idea-generating activities is known as a Brain Dump. I first heard about the technique years ago in David Allen’s book, Get Things Done. It’s a straightforward journaling technique based on the notion that we can capture ideas by simply allowing ourselves …
I can’t even remember how many years ago I picked up my first copy of “You Can Heal Your Life” by Louise Hay. For many women like me, that book was an introduction to the possibility that we can begin to change our lives by simply changing how we think and what we say to ourselves. …
As my journey continues, I find myself challenged to step into roles that are both uncomfortable and exhilarating. Hosting a podcast is one of those roles. And yes, this is a huge leap to the next level for me. You may recall that years ago I hosted a teleseries (before there was even a word …
Climbing to the Next Level – the Create.Play.Live Podcast is Born! Read More »
I want more joy in my life! Don’t you? Remarkable, public-facing women like Oprah and Elizabeth Gilbert, invite me to access my power to choose and to find more joy. They invite me to consider the possibility that I am an energetic, connected, vibrational being filled with the potential to create magic! Today I read: …
Have you ever been paralyzed by fear? I sure have. It used to happen all the time. Now, I process life changes and choices so much differently, transforming my fears into positive energy and stopping the paralysis that kept me stuck. I’ve learned how to use my fear as a marker of stepping up in …
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Today it seems so strange to me that I survived the first 44 years of my life never hearing of a “gratitude list”…how can that be? Years later, I wonder… Was I never grateful enough to write it down, or was I too afraid to put my thoughts on paper for fear they might expose …
TO OUR MOTHERS Just once a year ’Tis made quite clear We’re called to honor “Mother”. Give a special thought Which can’t be bought, Show love for one another. She’s more than a wife. Man’s mate through life, A selfless demonstration. Her hours and days In countless ways Fill loving dedication. Her family comes first …