The Wheel of Life
One of the best gifts I have ever been given is the book The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. One of my college roommates and dearest friends gave it to me as […]
What do you need right now more than anything else?
When I teach journaling workshops, I often give participants a series of prompts that I call Three Small Questions. The catch is that they aren’t small questions at all. […]
Stopping Negative Self-Talk
Too many of us do it: berate and belittle ourselves until what’s left is simply defeat. Eradicating negative self-talk (from I’m fat to I’m not loveable, from I’m incompetent […]
Trying to Right a Wrong
“I’m heavy.” This from the little boy in the backseat. The two year old. “What?” I ask, my voice a bit frantic. And so BF and I do what we […]
The Proust Questionnaire
Today’s journal writing prompts come from Marcel Proust. Some background: In the 19th century, French writer Marcel Proust stumbled upon a questionnaire called, “An Album to Record Thoughts, Feelings, ect.” […]
What’s a girl to do without a boyfriend? Everything.
Last week I had lunch with the sixth grade girls I visit at the local middle school. “What’s up?” I asked them as we started settling into our seats […]
Taking the note
Sometimes (most times, um, all times) taking the time to write a blog post really is about taking the time to remind myself of what I most need. And […]
Girl Power Camp!
Have your daughter, niece, granddaughter, or young friend join me and equine assisted learning specialists, Kris Batchelor and Morgan Ridenhour, for a special week of horsemanship and leadership. Activities will […]
Use 25 words to define you
One of the things that has been most helpful to me in my development of self-awareness and, ultimately, self-acceptance is journaling. For years, I journaled long hand and still have […]
You’re your problem, but…
You are also your solution.” So says quirky but wise Bridesmaid Meagan in this summer’s movie darling, Bridesmaids. There comes a time in most every movie when something really wise […]
