“Meditation is not about becoming a different person. It’s about being the person you already are, with a little more clarity, a little more space, and a lot more presence.”—Dan […]
Mindfulness
Community Keeps You Writing (Even When You Want to Quit)
I used to believe writing was something you did alone. That was the myth, anyway: the lone writer in a cabin, fueled by coffee and genius, pulling a masterpiece from […]
How to Keep Momentum Through Long Drafts and Revisions
Every writer hits that moment: the excitement of starting has faded, the finish line feels miles away, and the document you once loved now feels like a mountain you’re not […]
Dealing with Your Inner Critic
Recognizing and dealing with your inner critic is one of the most important things you can do as a writer. That little beast will shut you down every time if […]
Right View for Better Editing
Right View is about about seeing things as they are, not as we wish or imagine them to be. When we apply it to our editing process, we produce better prose.
The Metta Sutta
The invitation was to memorize the Metta Sutta, a Buddhist poem about lovingkindness. I love memorizing poems. Challenge accepted.
Family Meditation Retreat
I want my kids to find their own way in the world, to explore different beliefs and decide what they want to put their faith in.