Dear Self, I’m writing the open letter to myself because I really couldn’t sit by passively any longer. I’m very disappointed in you. I’m sad that you don’t treat yourself with more care, that you don’t buy yourself the best and do the very best for YOU. You don’t take time to think through ...
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5 Creative Breakthroughs for Sensitive Writers Using The Artist’s Way
I have experienced the feeling of the creative well drying up. It's frightening, to say the least. As a highly sensitive writer, I find that the stress of day-to-day parenting, household management, and work projects can dampen or even snuff out my creative juices. About a decade ago, I pulled a ...
12 Bible Verses for Cancer Patients (Plus a Prayer)
No one expects to be diagnosed with cancer. As the medical tests roll in, so does the fear and anguish over what was, what's to come, and what will be. Over the last year as I prayed for direction, I experienced waves of fear, grief, and disbelief when I was unexpectedly diagnosed with breast ...
Book Coaching Packages for Sensitive Nonfiction Writers
Often in our formative years, we discover our love of reading, ideas, and creative expression through the written word. As we seek education to pursue careers and make our way in the world, often the formative love of writing and creativity get sidelined until life experience collides with internal ...
What is a Funeral Celebrant and Why Do I Need One?
When my grandmother began to decline in her 90s, I knew that I wanted to honor her with a beautiful and unique memorial service. Having served at churches on the worship team and throughout the Sacramento area as a guest, or fill-in, worship leader, it felt natural to select meaningful songs and ...
Losing Your Writing Voice and Finding it Again
In just one moment, things can change so quickly. It sounds trite, perhaps, or maybe even like a Hallmark movie, "appreciate what you have because at any moment, it could vanish." We take so many things for granted on a daily basis including our health, our family, our friends, and even our ability ...