annual reflections
None of the things that have been swirling in my head these past several weeks seem to be able to convey that one essential thing this journey has so far been: a raw encounter with myself.
life, unadulterated
The quality of your life is determined by who you are, not by what you accomplish. We are, after all, human beings, not human doings. ~ Nancy Daley
life, unadulterated
When my mind is not filled with garbage, it does incredible things. But when it gets sucked into a quagmire of thoughts and beliefs that don't serve me, then it is unable to function. It is entirely up to me to look after my mind.
on writing
Sometimes I write to escape who it is I am, only to discover that all those things I am running away from – that essence of me – has seeped into the story I'm writing. So there's no escape from me at all. I am with me, myself, everywhere I go. Whether I write or not.
on writing
Google tells me there are 68 days left in 2021. Slightly less than ten weeks. What if I used this time to focus on the things that truly matter right now in my writing business?
life, unadulterated
“It is not what we get, but who we become, what we contribute, that gives meaning to our lives.” - Tony Robbins
on writing
My new book [https://books2read.com/HelloDreamer] is out! And it is also my first collection of poetry! Long-time followers of The Dream Pedlar may remember a #100dayproject I had embarked on several years ago. I had opted to write a poem a day, and the entire project took 155
life, unadulterated
I have been trying to not do this. By 'this', I mean coming here at the end of the day for a 15-minute free-writing session. For the past hour or more, I've been sitting at my computer, wondering if I should resume this practice or not,
life, unadulterated
"... what I want also wants me, is looking for me and attracting me. There is a great secret in this for anyone who can grasp it." ~ Rumi
on writing
I have not yet been able to replicate Monday's magic so far this week. Tuesday was a very low-output day. Today was better, but nothing compared to Monday. I want to hit those high numbers repeatedly and consistently. I don't want it to be one day
life, unadulterated
D went to summer camp today at his school. Three of his classmates turned up there, and along with teachers he already knew from when he attended school during the school year, he was at ease going in. I was determined to make use of this day to write. And
on writing
I woke up this morning at 2:30 A.M. and couldn't go to sleep after that. I tried to read as that usually gets me back into sleep mode but no such luck today. So I threw off the covers at close to 4 A.M. and