Writing practice is a secret sauce – the perfect addition to any examined life. It’s kind of like soy sauce at a Chinese food restaurant; it enhances every bit of deliciousness it touches. Writing’s the same.

Just because The Artist’s Way is super-popular and a lot of people swear by it, those who don’t “get it” or resonate with the vibe should NOT whip themselves over it.

Loss and grief don’t magically happen on holidays – Hallmark or otherwise – and they sure as shit don’t have an expiration date. When you’re in grief, write it out.

Sometimes, I wonder what it would be like to have that public platform to thank all the important people who brought me to this time and place in my life. (But wait, I kinda do right here …) So, inspired by the Academy Awards… 

Walking is medicine. And it leads to waking. The fact that it enhances self-discovery – particularly when you’re journaling? Double-bonus.

My theory? People participate in social media challenges because they want to learn more about themselves, and connect to things that are truly important to them.