Fire Your Shrink

In the book “Writing the Mind Alive” by Linda Metcalf and Tobin Simon, the authors propose a method for finding your authentic voice, called PW writing. At first, I thought, Oh, this is just good old-fashioned journaling in a new dress. Then, I realized that wasn’t the case. I get it. They’re talking about morning [...]

Sympathy Dreaming

I’ve been writing this story about a repressed young woman who uses her dreams and their analysis to help her find greater passion in her life. I was doing some research for the story and came across this book “Where People Fly and Water Runs Uphill” by Jeremy Taylor. Jeremy says:
1. Dreams always come in [...]

Unforgetable-That’s What You Are

According to Gail Blanke, a personal coach and author of “Between Trapezes”, there are 4 steps to making yourself unforgetable in any encounter with others:
1. Be Fun: Walk into any room or meeting with energy & optimism. Expect something positive to come from the encounter.
2. Remember-it’s not about you. Shift your attention from yourself to [...]

Bryce Canyon National Park

Okay, Okay. Since so many of you are begging me to post pictures from my vacation, here are three. Click on each picture for a full view. Afterwards, please take the short quiz below.

Quiz:
1. Do you think the National Parks are worth saving?
2. Do you think the National Parks add to our quality of life?
3. [...]

The Secret Spoof

Many have either read the bestselling book “The Secret” by Rhonda Byrne or have seen the video. The Secret is based on New Thought theology and more specifically, on The Law of Attraction, which states you can co-create with God using your intentions, thoughts and strong emotions. If you have primarily negative thoughts and [...]

Even Fictional Characters Need An Outlet

If you like mysteries that include the natural world as a feature, the China Bayles Mysteries written by Susan Wittig Albert are just your cup of herbal tea. In these novels, China is a combination amateur sleuth and herb shop owner, a multi-faceted woman not unlike myself. The setting is an imaginary small town in [...]

Why Spice Talk?

Passion is the spice of life. We are passionate about those things we feel compelled to think, talk, and act upon: the things that truly interest us at the deepest levels and make life worth it for us as individuals.
If you were told that you had five minutes to write down the name of everything [...]