Are You Using Time? Or Spending It?

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“If only I had more time, I’d…” or “I just don’t have enough time to…” or “[Blank] always gets in the way of…” All of the above are examples of common reasons – ahem – excuses for why many of us don’t accomplish what we really want or need to do. I invite you to [...]

“Alone” by Edgar Allan Poe

From childhood’s hour I have not been As others were–I have not seen As others saw–I could not bring My passions from a common spring. From the same source I have not taken My sorrow; I could not awaken My heart to joy at the same tone; And all I lov’d, I lov’d alone. Then–in [...]

Misery Loves Company – I Won’t Be Yours

Misery loves company, I will not be yours. You built your prison and filled it with stories instead of memories. You wag that judgmental finger in my face. It’s sad, watching you, clinging to your blame. I am responsible for me, not you. Take off the victim glasses. See the world through the clear eyes [...]

Quote of the Week – Topic: Writing

“Close the door. Write with no one looking over your shoulder. Don’t try to figure out what other people want to hear from you; figure out what you have to say. It’s the one and only thing you have to offer.” (Barbara Kingsolver) This is one quote I really need to read on a regular [...]

Quote of the Week – Topic: Human Nature

More people would learn from their mistakes if they weren’t so busy denying them. (Harold J. Smith) Right on! No one is perfect; perfection is an illusion. Why then do so many people try to deny, rather than embrace, their mistakes? It probably has to do with our darn egos. When we make a mistake, [...]