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Never doubt that you can change history. You already have.

Marge Piercy



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How To Change The World

Yea, you heard me, change the world. Too many times, the brakes get put on the process of change: sometimes out of fear…

Known Quantities

People have an idea of who you are and what you’ll accomplish.
They’re not always right. Sometimes they miss the mark and coat you in a secret sauce of “not quite enough”.

Making Your WHEN Happen NOW

What are you waiting for? Just waiting for things to happen, not setting anything in motion. You’ve heard this phrase so many times, “It’s all about timing”.

my little fontanel

We all have a soft spot. And I don’t mean *a soft spot for someone else*. I mean our own tender fragile spot that shouldn’t be touched.

Knowing It When You See It and Liking It When You Do

I have a strong belief that each of us has the capacity to do anything is we wish. What keeps us from reaching for our dreams?

Knowing When To Say When

We all have defunct mental treasures that we hold close, whether they are outdated or never ever served us at all. Why do we cling to the useless?

Pray to God But Row For Shore

What do you do when everything seems to be falling apart? Moving forward and through is often times your best strategy and also the only way to find what you’re looking for.

My Funny Valentine

Your attempt at perfection is exhausting me. I mean, really? Here’s a secret.

10 Life Changing Lessons I Learned From Painting

I been very surprised over the years by what painting has taught me about life—and I don’t mean about appreciating form and color. Painting is the one thing I can’t multi-task my way through. It demands my complete and undivided attention. Maybe that’s because an unhurried mind is more observant. These are some things that Painting has whispered in my ear while I’ve put my brush to canvas.

Loving the God Damned Moment

Yea, you heard me. This moment–this stinky, metal on metal, fit last season and now it doesn’t moment.
How do you keep yourself up when you feel like you’re in quagmire? We’ve all been there—things change too quickly or unexpectedly, leaving you thinking of happier times and resenting your current situation.