Empty Spaces

Empty Spaces

“Pay attention to the gap – the gap between two thoughts, the brief, silent space between words in a conversation, between the notes of a piano or flute, or the gap between the in-breath and the out-breath. When you pay attention to those gaps, awareness...
Pieces of the Puzzle

Pieces of the Puzzle

“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” Vincent Van Gogh In my writing workshops I often remind people that change is not easy or quick. If your character goes from a wimpy moisture farmer on page one to a Jedi knight by page...
The Unknown

The Unknown

“There are things known and there are things unknown, and in-between are the doors of perception.” Huxley Anyone who knows me knows that I am a person who likes to snuggle in at home. There are few things I like better than a cup of tea (or glass of wine...
The Road Not Taken

The Road Not Taken

“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” Robert Frost Have you ever played that game? You know the one. You try and imagine what your life would have been like if you’d made different choices....
Adrift

Adrift

“There is little difference in being lost and exploring.” Dan Eldon We’ve all had times when we wonder if we’ve lost our way. We had a destination in mind, but washed up on a shore we didn’t expect. You may be feeling lost in your...