Listen or download audio only: Susan Falcone Interview mp3 (38:20) I’ve written before about the fact that the Universe is quite the Trickster. Yessiree. Yesterday was yet another example. Some background: Susan Falcone is the inspiration behind my decision to make Self-Compassion the first of my 3 words for 2012. Plus I just have a humongous girl-crush… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Inspiration & Spirituality
Trickster Universe and the Truth About Being Enough
In honor of April Fool’s Day, a post about Trickster Universe that’s no joke. — The Universe can be a real trickster. Sometimes this comes in the form of whacking you upside the head with a 2×4 when you haven’t listened well enough to the whispers (and later louder statements, then shouts) it’s been telling… Continue Reading
Setting Your Direction for 2012 with a Life Balance Compass
The Day of Genius is just over two weeks away! The whole day is going to be great fun (watch the new video, complete with blue hair and distracting kitty, right here) and I’m especially excited about my seminar, Your Map to Happiness in 2012. I’ve put together a workbook of fun worksheets to help Day… Continue Reading
Luck, Opportunity, and the Girl Effect
I’ve got my troubles, which I won’t bore you by listing out here, but the fact is they’re mostly troubles of privilege. “First-world problems.” The fact is, I grew up in a middle-class family, in a privileged neighborhood, in a rich country. The fact is, I was born to parents who valued education (and love)… Continue Reading
Bubble Bath for the Spirit
When was the last time you played? I mean Just-For-You-To-Make-A-Mess-With-Your-Creative-Thing play. As recently as last summer, if you’d asked me that, I’d have said “Way too long ago..” Maybe you can relate. But even if you’ve taken up my 15 Minutes a Day creative challenge and are making time every day for play, wouldn’t it… Continue Reading
How Your Art Will Save the World
Oh gentle, creative soul, have you been beaten down by the prevailing cultural programming that says that art – that your making your art – isn’t important? It’s a lie, my love. I don’t care if you make a penny from what you do. I don’t care if you do it for pay, as a… Continue Reading