What Happens When You Don’t Get What You Want
I wrote my first blog post for Wellfleet Circle almost three years ago. It was entitled The Power of Story. It’s no surprise to me that hundreds of blog posts later, The Power of Story and writing for yourself as a way of self-knowledge and growth is still the focus...
Surprising Lessons Learned From A Bump In The Road
Recently one of my nieces came to visit. She is a delightful person and I so enjoyed talking with her. She just finished her freshman year and is transferring to a different college in the fall. Her first school wasn’t a good fit. I’m proud of her for knowing what she...
Journal with Me: A Fresh Look at An Old Story
I talk a lot about what our stories can teach us about our own strengths and resilience. They can show us our values and help us find our way … but sometimes we get stuck in a version of our own story. Have you ever looked at a particular time in your life and thought...
Journal with Me: Pivoting
Pivot points are the turning points in your life, the “Forks in the Road.” These pivot points can be big or small but they are the events, experiences, or insights that have shaped your life and its direction. Pivot points can be as big as getting married, changing...