This is not about taking sides in the “amateur” versus “pro” debate. This is about a highly praised book in the creative world that I recently picked up. The author, Steven Pressfield, is no stranger…
Paris, Texas: How fear turns love into loss
I watched Paris, Texas (1984) last week at North Park Theatre. Directed by Wim Wenders, it’s a classic of independent cinema, known for its haunting visuals, slow, contemplative storytelling, and Ry Cooder’s…
Hitting the “pause” button
Imagine pressing down on a slice of white bread. At first, it flattens completely under the weight of your hand, all the air gone, but if you stop pressing, slowly, little by little, it starts…
Sirens’ coping mechanism
Okay, I’ll let you in on a little secret: whenever a big deadline is approaching, I have this habit of binge-watching Netflix. Classic procrastination, right? Sure, but for me, it’s more like…
When it hits home: A call for action
I’ll have to admit it I was more than pleasantly surprised last week when so many of you reached out about my post, The Anatomy of Triggers: Wounds Unhealed. Honestly, I didn’t think…
The anatomy of triggers: Wounds unhealed
Triggers are often framed as personal sensitivities, something we alone need to manage. And while self-awareness is key, it’s also true that triggers are rarely random. They often stem from…
It’s cool to lose your cool: When expectations let you down
My summer is unusually busy this year—and not in the fun, “beach and road trips” kind of way. No, I’ve been stuck in a chair for hours on end, every single day. If I learned anything…
Defying stereotypes of ageism
As time passes, day after day, society begins labeling us—shifting us from one category to the next. Then one day we may find ourselves in our mid-60s, with words like “old” and…
Pain and the conflict of values
We’re often told to “stay true to yourself.” But honestly, what does that really mean? And how do we even begin to figure it out? Here’s the perfect example. We just celebrated the 4th of July…
The roadblocks to new opportunities
Lately, I’ve been moving through a stretch that’s been full of roadblocks. It showed up at work through a project but honestly, the project is just a mirror. What I really noticed was…