Creative Inspiration
Ok, that’s it!
Clearly, this has all gone too far. The news has made me weep almost hourly and I am done with feeling outraged, feeling powerless and feeling frightened. It's time to reclaim our creative power and become a relentless force for kindness. And when I say "time" I mean...
Quitting
At Crossfit on Saturday, I was really challenged by one of the exercises. (To be fair, I'm challenged by nearly ALL the exercises at Crossfit. Crossfit is no joke.) I was sweating and panting and red-faced and getting lapped by everyone else in the group. I felt weak...
Even the Stars Fall
Here's a short reflection on life's ups and downs written during a bit of a low point this past fall. I find it oddly comforting. Even the stars fall. Ascension is not better. Descending is not worse. Depth is good. And the ride down is a breeze As soon as you stop...
Dwell in Discomfort
You've asked me the same questions over and over and over again. And mostly they have to do with discomfort. "I'm not sure my work is good enough." "I'm an introvert so I never go to events or conferences." "I clam up when it's time to state my prices." "I feel like...
When is it too Late?
That person who expressed interest in your work, but you never followed up with them...and now you think that too much time has passed, so you don't reach out to them. The friend who was having a tough time, and you wanted to call or write, but you got busy and now it...
Throwing Pebbles at Dinosaurs: Explaining Atypical Depression
I wrote a longish post on Facebook last night that's gotten waaaay more likes, comments and shares than anything else I've ever written. Apparently, I hit a nerve. So I thought I'd share it with you all, too. NOTE: there is strong language in this. As you know,...
Mermaid Money
I always have a few small pieces of sea glass in my wallet: it's my "mermaid money." Because, you know --- mermaids don't take cash. Every time I look in my wallet I am reminded of the true treasures in the world: the beauty that's all around us, the ability to create...
What do you think about this email exchange I had a while back?
"Hi Sam; While I applaud your efforts with this event and wholeheartedly agree with your philosophy, the bottom line is that you are a motivational speaker and people feed off of your energy because that is something that they cannot provide for themselves. It's...
Lentils, Monastery Style
It's not uncommon after traveling or completing a big project I feel a bit depleted. Ever feel this way? I am sure you do, most of us do even if we don't always admit it. I have a little secret weapon though to get me back on the move I wanted to share with you. I...
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