Category: Being Authentic
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Watch Out for Those Dream Killers!
Tweet I had a disturbing dream the other night. A loud, abrasive woman (who resembled me on PMS) said, “You need to watch out and guard your inspiration and your passion!” or something to that effect. That poor, harried lady who scared the hell out of me was trying her hardest to warn me of…
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Perfection & Productivity Can Kill You
Tweet The Lure of Being Productive This weekend I was highly productive. I wrote three queries, worked on two essays, did a painting and caught up on my reading. I also spent time with friends, went to a museum, a farmer’s market and a coffee shop. In the midst of all my doing, however, I…
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What Are You Going to Be When You Grow Up?
Tweet In January 2008, I wrote something in my journal that surprised me. It was the beginning of a new year. Instead of feeling hopeful and excited, I was lost and confused. Where was my career going? How much longer was I going to stay at this 9-5 job? Would I ever be a writer?…
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Finding Inspiration in Individuality: Why You SHOULD Stick Out Like a Sore Thumb
Tweet {photo credit} I was tiny as kid. And very conscious of it. I saw my own shadow and was appalled at how “small” I really was. I think I was surprised because inside I felt big-HUGE even! My spirit poured out from beyond my childlike body like hot, liquid gold, bright and all glowing….
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Are You Living an Authentic Life? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself
Tweet Do you sometimes think you feel empty and not sure why? You’ve got a great job, a loving family and a pretty happy life, but still something’s missing and you just can’t put your finger on what that is. Well I think I might know the answer. Take a look around at your life…
