Life is filled with special moments – your daughter turns 18, your son graduates from college, you dad turns 80, your boss retires. And often we head to the store and pick out a nice card and write a few lines, “Happy Birthday,” “Congratulations,” “Thank you for being...
Sharing our stories helps us know other people more deeply. Shared stories are part of what holds us together with special people in our lives. Today, let’s tap into some of those memories and share those stories. Pick a person who is important in your life. It could...
Wellness and writing are connected in ways psychologists and other experts are just starting to understand. But I’ve known this for a while. I’m not saying this to brag, but because I’ve seen it over and over in the writing workshops I’ve taught, in the one on one...
I believe that telling and writing your stories is a powerful way to really understand who you are and to connect with your authentic self. But I was not always a storyteller—and I didn’t always follow my own path. Self-exploration and writing helped me find my way. I...
Last week, I wrote about why sharing stories about people we love matters — even when they’re gone. I also told you I’d be writing about people I love in honor of National Novel/Book Writing month. I’m not writing a novel, but I am committing to write 500 words per...