Creative blocks are often rooted in shame. “The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.” ~ Albert Einstein I was 6 years old and was happily lost—buoyant—in creative flow. It was a rainy, summer day, and I sat at a long table…
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Self Leadership for Entrepreneurs
Self leadership is an important element of entrepreneurship. “In order to lead others, we have to know how to find our own way.” ~ Martha Beck I was 16 years old and in Heaven. I was perched in the summer sun on the steps leading to the back of my dad’s shop. I had a…
My Definition of a Good Life
How do you define a “good life?” Freeing yourself was one thing, claiming ownership of that freed self was another.”~ Toni Morrison, Beloved You wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down.”~ Toni Morrison, Song of Solomon “Class,” our fifth grade teacher said, “it is time for our long, Friday…
Creating Our Future By Journaling
How are we creating our future? Get a notebook, Susie. You want one place to keep your ideas, think things through,and sketch out your vision. Write it all down.” ~ Ralph deVille I was headed up the stairs in my Dad’s shop, the Stone Lantern, in July of 1985. I was home from college on…












