I know when I start leaving car doors open, I’m experiencing extreme overload. Several times, over the past several weeks, my neighbors have discovered the same scene: [Read more...]
back to basics
January 3, 2010 By
I haven’t forgotten I owe you an update on MyMeWriMo. I’m not attempting to tease you. There will be no grand reveal: Surprise! I wrote a whole book in one month, and I’m searching for an agent now!
Not. But I did make progress and have some interesting revelations to share. I’ll get to that later this week.
First, I want to reassess why I’m even here, posting regular updates on this blog, in the first place. I relaunched the blog in May, with the tag line “under the MAC,” to document my journey as a writer and my quest to write a book. I wanted to blog with a purpose– to reveal my authentic voice, the many layers that make up the writer and woman. I also aspired to be mildly entertaining and to show you the ”real me” without making you gag from TMI.
As I dug deeper and deeper into my story, I knew I would encounter periods of creative flow and periods of stagnation. I would confront my angels and my demons. This blog is where I would share some of what of learned, my lessons and my insights, with you.
And, I think for the most part, I’ve done that.
I dance between my inner and my outer world… my desire to perform… my desire to look within. It’s all about balance… caring for mind, body and spirit. It’s about learning to feel whole, living this life to the full, with a sense of meaning and purpose.
So in the new year, I’ve reconnected with my commitment to the blog, to the book and to you, my dear readers and friends. I thank you for joining me on my journey, drawing your own conclusions/inspiration/entertainment from my hopefully not-so-random musings.
Do you have a vision for the new year? Share them with me! I’m not scared to pull out my pom poms and do a little cheer.
where do you get your inspiration?
December 29, 2009 By
I read dozens of blogs each week… and I have to say, in big bold letters, WOMEN inspire me. I am fascinated by our individual journeys and how, despite the outer differences, there seems to be a universal connection. How many times have you read something and said, “That’s how I feel?”
That, my friends, is why I read, and it’s why I write. Connecting to myself and to others in this art form is a true source of comfort and healing for me.
As we approach the end of 2009, I’m bubbling over with things I want to write, things I want to tell you about… but first, I’m taking a brief moment to digest it all…
In the meantime, I want to share a link to a blog that’s a must-read if you’re contemplating making some major changes this year. We all know making resolutions has a pop culture effect… we embrace our goals with gusto and then watch them fizzle out. First of all, let’s resolve not to do that to ourselves.
My friend, Dennise, “is married to a personal trainer and is in the worst shape of her life.” Her words, not mine. In her blog, My Journey Back to Fitness, she’s opening up about her insecurities and the greatness she knows she possesses inside. Today, she has spelled out her goals and rewards system, and she has a lot more in store for readers this week. The blog is new, so it will be easy to read her previous posts and catch up. I’m sharing this with you because Dennise has inspired me and reminded me why I do what I do. So head on over to her blog and give her some love… who knows… you may be inspired to join her on her fitness journey or make some big changes of your own.
