In 2009, On Valentine’s day we gave each of our grandchildren little notebooks to be used as journals along with instructions on how to use them. The older children immediately sat down and began recording their thoughts for the day. Four year old Jadyn, could not yet write and I was worried that she might feel left out. My fears …
Advice from Ernest Hemingway on Living Fully Alive
Recently my friend, talented writer Jeff Goins, posted the above Hemingway Quote. Hemingway’s advice applies to an audience far larger than writers. His words are intriguing in light of his life and tragic death.
6 Benefits You Can Experience by Writing Something Every Day
Wait!!! Don’t press delete! I’m not talking about writing a book. I guarantee that if you write just a few paragraphs every day about your experiences, hopes, memories and feelings and you will immediately begin to experience benefits to your personal growth and potential. If you are not interested in growth and potential you can press delete now. If you …
What are You Saying? Where are You Going? How will You Get There?
No matter what your station in life, if you speak, if you write, if you want to plan effectively, if you breathe, then there are three skills you must develop.
Six Valuable Lessons I Learned Writing my Latest Book
For me, writing a book is like giving birth to a rose bush. The end product is so wonderful but the process is quite painful. I learned some lessons writing my latest book “Fully Alive” that will hopefully take some of the pain out of the next project.