“In the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take.” ~ Lewis Carroll, author and poet Have you ever hesitated to go for something you wanted, whether it was a new job, a creative project, or even a personal goal, because you were afraid you might fail? Fear of failure is deeply human. It’s tied …
Lighten the Load To Be More Productive
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” ~C.S. Lewis Have you ever felt like you’re carrying an invisible backpack full of emotional bricks? Guilt, worry, perfectionism, resentment — they all weigh down your energy and make productivity feel like wading through molasses. The truth …
Leave a Little for Tomorrow
“The best way is always to stop when you are going good and when you know what will happen next. If you do that every day… you will never be stuck.” ~Ernest Hemingway, author Ernest Hemingway’s wisdom reminds us not to “pump yourself dry.” In a world that celebrates hustle and overdrive, this quote offers a …
Holding Back vs. Letting Go
“Holding back is sometimes safe, but it’s never where the magic happens.” ~Unknown This week, I’ve been sitting with the tension between holding back and letting go. These two forces live in the body, the mind, and the heart. And in the space between them? Apprehension. Holding back can serve a purpose. It protects us from overwhelm, gives us space …
The Power of Reciprocity
“Love is never wasted, for its value does not rest upon reciprocity. ~ C.S. Lewis Have you ever noticed how good it feels to help someone, really help them, without expecting anything in return? And how often does that kindness seem to circle back to you unexpectedly? According to Oxford Languages, reciprocity is “the practice of exchanging things …
“Dear Inner Critic: You’re Not the Boss of Me!”
Turn down the volume of your negative inner voice and create a nurturing inner voice to take its place. ~ Beverly Engel, psychotherapist To tame your inner critic, create first, edit later. When you sit down to create, whether writing, art, movement, or even a new idea, the inner voice of judgment might want to take …
The Art of Not Knowing
“Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves.”~ Henry David Thoreau There comes a moment in every journey, quiet and often unexpected, when the thing that once lit you up… just doesn’t anymore. You’re not burned out. You’re not walking away. But you’re not fully in it either. Perhaps you feel a little flat. …
Restoring Equilibrium: Moving From Fight-or-Flight to Rest-and-Digest
“Homeostasis is necessary for life. It provides a stable home base, a resting place from which the body can respond to the surrounding world…” ~ Gerald G. May, American psychiatrist and theologian Our bodies are designed for survival, but we often get stuck in “fight-or-flight” mode—stressed, tense, and running on adrenaline. This state, governed by the …
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Your Creative Well-Being
“The essential element in nurturing our creativity lies in nurturing ourselves.” ~ Julia Cameron, The Artist’s Way Creativity is often overlooked when discussing one’s well-being, yet it plays a crucial role in enhancing our health and vitality—it’s not just for artists, but for all of us. What activity feeds you and brings you joy? Prioritizing time …
The Time is Now! Simply Do It
If you are reading this post. Stop! Now stand up! Time to experiment. Focus on what you can do and modify where necessary! If you need balance support, stand by a wall or use a high backed chair. Adjust your feet to be slightly beyond the width of your hips with your toes facing forward …
Pro or Amateur
“The amateur believes he must first overcome his fear; then he can do his work. The professional knows that fear can never be overcome.” ― Steven Pressfield, The War of Art. How do you want to show up? “To what?,” you ask. “To anything,” I say. Take a moment and think about the question, …
Back to the Breath
“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh. Recently I was meeting with a client on Zoom and could see that he was trying to keep himself composed while trying to get a handle on some intense emotions that were coming up. In the …