Does creativity have a formula? If so, would originality be in the equation? Mark Twain once said that no new idea truly exists. However our culture values innovation, progress and the next new, shiny thing. I question the necessity of originality when it comes to creativity. It may be important, but it’s neither essential nor... Continue Reading →
To Be Honest or To Tell The Truth: The Art of Authenticity
The truth shall set you free is one of my guiding mantras. And yet I sway between being open and maintaining a little mystery. Don’t get it twisted now, I am not dishonest. I just discern what, when and with whom I share certain information. We all speak hard truths to ourselves, but we may... Continue Reading →
The early bird gets the worm, but the late lark gets one at a discount!
All my life I have been told the value of waking up early, arriving on time or in advance, and quickly starting the next task. I hate being rushed. So I often struggle with all of the above. We live in a society that values time only if it’s used productively. It seems that being... Continue Reading →
Putting Your PPE in Place: How to Prepare for your Post Pandemic Existence!
Summer, what feels like a post-pandemic summer, is here! Life is more open. Masks are coming off. People are out and about. Plans are being made and kept. And yet, I feel a bit stuck. I think the term is called languishing. Sure, it’s fantastic to meet friends at a restaurant and not stress if... Continue Reading →