I Am Writing This Poem

I wanted to write a short story for the month of OctoberBut my mom says, “God bless you” every time I leave the houseAnd I think that’s so beautifulNothing like the spooky vibes that so rarely appeal to meSteadyConstantTrue, the words are innocuous...

The House that Courage is Building

Sometimes, courage feels like an all-or-nothing endeavor. You either have it or you don’t. Kind of like joy. Kind of like peace. This is often how we think about goodness and health and freedom. But if the last year has taught me anything, it is this: We are all...

This Year in Content: 2020 Edition

The events of 2020 threw a wrench in pretty much everything, and yet, on the bright side, it was a really good year for content consumption and storyteller appreciation. The joys of being stuck at home! I liked 2020 better than 2019. Really. I was forced to let go...

Where I Am Right Now: April 2020

My monthly newsletter, Dear Kindred Spirit, went out this week, which reminded me that I haven’t posted here all month. By all accounts, my creative juices have been flowing elsewhere. I guess that’s all right. But what is “all right” at this...

Activate and Embody: A New Decade

I have always been a woman who needs clarity. More than beauty, more than eloquence, more than fate. I want the truth–no matter how unfortunate. And I need it to make logical sense. That’s why I’ve spent the last decade clearing out guilt, and shame,...

This Year in Content: 2019 Edition

Hello, you. You, right here. You have an unlimited capacity to love and be loved as no one else can. Isn’t that beautiful? It’s one of the most simplistic and life-altering things I’ve learned this year. I got it from a book, one that I’ll be...

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