I often think about the creative life and I think of big, vast canvases and lots of paint, or I … More
Tag: bravery
Escaping from Self-Sabotage
It turns out we can be our own worst enemies. Okay, let me be honest. I can be my own … More
A quote from Dave Chappelle
“It’s okay to be afraid, because you can’t be brave or courageous without fear. The idea of being courageous is … More
True Colors
In the past couple of months, I have been experimenting with hair color. It’s not my first foray or flirtation … More
Art, Coffee, a Robe, and maybe even World Peace
Sometimes, it really is the little things. I woke up early, an hour before I “needed” to be awake. I … More
The Many Forms, Shapes, and Types of Ordinary Love
It’s February and the month of Valentine’s Day and a very commercial time to express one’s love. Oh, the cliches … More
A quote from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t … More
Make
(This essay is partly inspired by the July issue of Tribeza Magazine and the theme and emphasis on Makers, and … More
Three Little Actions Make For Big, Big Steps
Follow your dreams. Live your bliss. The memes fly across Facebook feeds, the inspirational quotes get tweeted and retweeted. With … More
Acts of Optimism
“Optimism is a strategy for making a better future. Because unless you believe that the future can be better, you … More