All Past Posts
It’s Valentine’s Day, and I’m Again Writing with Heartache
Doing the Holidays Differently: Untangling from the Mythical Norm and Revising Rituals for “the Holiday Season”
Begin the New Year with a Writing Group
Voting as Harm Reduction, Public Outcry, and Collective Responsibility
Behind the Scenes: What’s Changing with Heart-Head-Hands
Writing Support for the School Year (and Year-Round)
Q&A with Chloe de los Reyes: Teaching as Continued Learning and Unlearning
Slowing Down to Clarify Commitments
Q&A with David Luis Glisch-Sánchez: Life Coaching as Restoring Wholeness
Continuing to Respond to the Supreme Court’s Decision Overturning Roe
Reframing Burnout and Recognizing the Collective Experience
Small-Group Coaching: Aligning Career with Commitments
Interrupting Writer’s Block: Writing (and Pausing) Through Resistance
Microaggressions: Too Sanitized, Too Safe, and Too Small?
Commitment Statements: Questions and Answers Pointing Toward Action
Journaling and Drawing Exercises for Times of Transition
New Year Reflections: Hanging by a Thread Is Better Than No Thread at All
Grief and Gratitude: Reflections on a 3-Year Anniversary
The Holidays Are Hard: Naming What’s Hard and Offering Support
Walking Meditation for Writers: A Contemplative Writing and Walking Practice
What Is Contemplative Writing? A Definition and Guided Meditation for Writers
Contemplative Writing: Journaling and Other Practices for Reflection, Mindfulness, and Intentionality
Lessons from Turtles, or How I’m Practicing Saying “No” to Say “Yes”
Planning Writing Projects: Workshop Handouts and Resources
Reflection Questions for Committing, Creating, and Pacing This Summer
Countering Imposter Syndrome: Workshop Handouts and Resources
Spirulina Shake: Love for This Bright Green Smoothie
Vegan and Gluten-free Tempeh Sticks
