Journal Writing- Privacy and The Rules
For many people the thought of someone else reading their private journal is enough to freeze them up and stop all writing. There are several solutions to this dilemma. There is the one my friend uses which is a written disclaimer on the first page of her journal. It says: “This is a private journal.…
Journal Writing – The Options
There are so many types and styles of journals that it is almost impossible to describe them all, so this post will just highlight a few of the options that are out there. The journal most people trend to think of is the daily journal. Which by its very name seems to set up an…
Journal Writing – The Tools
Of all the hobbies and things we do, I think journal writing requires the least investment in tools and toys. Which is not to say that you can’t spend a boatload of money if you put your mind to it. So today we will explore the various types of journals and assess their merits. The…
Learning
For most of us learning is a lifelong adventure. From learning to walk and talk as children to pursuing our work and career, we are on a constant learning trajectory. As we get older, that learning often slows down. For me, the saddest words I hear are “I’m too old to learn that”. Really? Unless…
Action!
“Lights! Camera! Action!” I know, you are not making a movie and really, isn’t this what we need to do? Shine a light on our goals, create a plan/vision and then act. It sounds simple and there are steps to follow. If you have created your Vision Board, the next step is to really look…
Self Respect
Self respect – it almost feels like an old fashioned value, one that people don’t talk much about any more. I am not sure if that is because it is taken for granted, or because no one thinks about it. The quote from Joan Didion which appears here courtesy of Facebook is I think, a…
More Than a Survivor
This month seems to be awash in pink ribbons and already some men are getting ahead start on Movember. There is a lot of pressure to support these campaigns and to support cancer in general. I don’t. Nine years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer. After a partial mastectomy and radiation I was discharged…
Another Look At Fear
Awhile ago I wrote a blog on Fear and referenced the whole idea that Fear is really False Expectations Appearing Real. Today I want to approach fear from another perspective. There are many things we are afraid of that are often quite irrational and difficult to overcome. My friend Dave, was extremely afraid of heights.…
Generosity
Over the last couple of years we have seen, read and been admonished to feel grateful. We are told that gratitude will make things better in our lives. In fact, some self styled gurus would have you believe that all you need to do is feel gratitude and all that you desire will fall into…
Work and Passion
There are lots of books, articles and experts who are constantly promoting the concept that work needs to arise from your passion. And somehow the unspoken message is, that if you are not working in your passion you are failing. No, they never say that, it’s just implied. So, here’s another point of view: work…