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Tag Archives: writing
Family Secrets
A friend asked me what my parents’ reaction was after I told them I was published in the Huffington Post. I crinkled my eyebrows and said of course I hadn’t told them. I haven’t told them for a lot of … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Mindfulness, Parenting, Relationships
Tagged dysfunctional family, family dynamics, family secrets, secrets, shame, writing
17 Comments
Life Writing
There is the theory that artists are a bit mad–that there is a higher preponderance of creativity in those with mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder or depression. That the madness fuels the art. That may or may not be … Continue reading
Sharing But Not Embarrassing
I have had several friends tell me lately they are surprised I share as much of myself as I do through my writing. They know me to be a fiercely private person with firm boundaries and trust issues. So the … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Meditation, Mindfulness
Tagged brave, courage, disclosure, helping others, shame, sharing, truth, writing
27 Comments
Blog of the Year 2013
2013 has been an interesting year, with a lot of adventures, mishaps, joy, sadness, and struggles along the way that have provided for a lot of um, opportunities for growth. As the year closes, I reflect back on a year … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged awards, blog, blog award nomination, Blog of the Year 2013, blogging awards, congratulations, gratitude, writing
9 Comments
Use Your Words
“The words you speak become the house you live in.”-Hafez I tell my kids all the time that words have meaning, choose them wisely, and use them. Use your words. They can hurt. They can heal. Words are powerful. Storytelling … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Meditation, Mindfulness
Tagged community, connection, Hafez, Hafiz, reframing, storytelling, words, writing
2 Comments
Blog of the Year 2012! Woot!!
Once upon a time, in a world without mortgages, ballet recitals, budget cuts at work, or a slowing metabolism, there lived a young girl who dreamed of changing the world through her writing. Anything was possible. She even thought it … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Blog of the Year. Blog of the Year 2012, feed the soul, writing
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The B*tch Is Back
You’ll undoubtedly notice the blog had been quiet for a year. We’ve always wanted to be smart enough to have jobs where we could take a sabbatical, so let’s just say that we did. We struggled with getting the right … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment
Tagged authenticity, blogging, inspiration, Perfectionism, vulnerability, writing
2 Comments
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