Whole soul
The power of your narrative
I write a lot about the power of personal narrative. How do I shape my life by the story I tell myself? How much of my life is self-fulfilling prophecy,
Get to know your younger self
A year ago I was getting ready for a week long retreat in Napa Valley, taking part in an intensive program of introspection, journaling, group sessions, and taking a long
Season of light, hope vs fear
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. ~ Sir Winston Churchill It’s that time of year again, summer, when the Alaska
Wave of feelings
I have a set point for happiness. My natural mood tends to be positive and optimistic. But there are days that’s not the norm. Some mornings I wake up in
Healthy self, healthy relationships
Let’s play a game. Ask yourself: What if your relationships could be deep, rich, full of joy and meaning? What if you could talk out your issues without arguing? What
Inspire yourself
What inspires you? A great book, words of wisdom, a beautiful movie? Please share if you’d like. These are some of my favorites…mostly quotes, but now and then something else may find
Journal Topics
My dad was always a diarist, which is the slightly old-fashioned term for journaling. Odd that the companion term is “journalist.” When I hear that word, I think of news