on writing
(day -3): what does it mean to be an adult?
Does life really get in the way of our dreams? Deconstructing that myth and adopting a new perspective ...
on writing
(day -4): the universe truly conspires
"... when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." - The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
on writing
(day -5): remembering what matters
On facing difficulty, instead of resisting the life we have.
on writing
(day -6): this too shall pass
What exactly is the point of taking on a challenge? Understanding good days and bad days in a long journey.
on writing
(day -8): a slow day, yet a meaningful one
Coming to terms with the unique beauty of a slow day ...
on writing
(day -9): the truth of what it takes to succeed
A reminder for when I tend to demand success that is out of proportion with the effort I'm willing to put in.
on writing
(day -10): all the ways my mind is telling me this is a bad idea
When the initial euphoria wears off and dread begins to set in, we can say to ourselves, "Yes, this is hard, and yes, we can do hard things."
on writing
(day -11): and I forgot the most important bit - having fun
In planning for success in any endeavour, the most important bit is to have fun ...
on writing
(day -12): there's no equation to be solved; it is all a mystery
Contemplating a challenge and planning for success instead of ruminating over the obstacles ...
on writing
Five years ago today I published my first book!
Celebrating the 5-year bookversary of my debut work of fiction, In Search of Leo
on writing
making a case for dark art: questioning and shedding my old notions and beliefs
In some very dark times, it was only in fiction that I found the valour to fight and slay the demons, villains, tricksters and monsters I was convinced I wouldn't be able to face in real life.
the creative life
pondering the mystery of time: why tasks take longer than they need to
What if the single most important thing that keeps us from getting to our most important tasks is nothing and no one else ... but ourselves?