by amy | Sep 11, 2020 | Perseverance, Play, Practice
If you’re a spider, or if you knit, you know the importance of holding tension. Just right, not too tight. Gently enough to allow the weave to flow, but not so loosely that it all falls apart. Creative tension in other areas can be like that, too. I once heard...
by amy | Aug 28, 2020 | Practice
“Sometimes I think I’m supposed to have it all figured out before I start writing. Have the right color pen, get the problems solved & feelings sorted to write down the little bits of packaged wisdom, the lessons learned & conclusions drawn that...
by amy | Jul 9, 2020 | Creative Community, Learning
What’s fair? “I cut, you choose” doesn’t really cut it. Snack time and one piece of cake at her house, my friend Lynn called the rules. An only child, she likely didn’t have to share as much as was required with two siblings at my house,...
by amy | Jun 10, 2020 | Growth, Hope, Learning
Each day I’m realizing more of what I didn’t know that I didn’t know. That’s learning, right? Some blind spots can be comfortably positioned in place for a very long time. Until they are not. Then, suddenly, we are on the next, often...
by amy | May 21, 2020 | Growth, Learning, Liberating
Whether you are busy working & adapting in new ways, or spending more time alone, self-care seems more important than ever these days. But beware! Shifting to what is best for your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being can trigger that pesky inner...