PinnedMember-onlyLife After MediumWhat I Accomplished by Stepping Away — I threw quite a tantrum about quitting Medium in 2018. I mildly regret it (don’t bite the hand that feeds you) but in hindsight, I was burned out and frustrated by the time that was poured into so many challenges and projects and still unpublished drafts and community engagement. I…Travel5 min readTravel5 min read
Mar 20, 2020Member-onlyDay 4| Guided Journaling in Times of QuarantineA Week of Prompts for Stillness and Reflection — Starting each day with a moment of gratitude has done so much for my mental health. It has allowed me to focus my energy and attention on what I do have, rather than being caught in a mindset of lack or fear. …Journaling3 min readJournaling3 min read
Mar 19, 2020Member-onlyDay 3 | Guided Journaling in Times of QuarantineA Week of Prompts for Stillness and Reflection — After last night, I was feeling wildly inspired by Buddy Wakefield’s You’re Doing it Right and Poet Underground’s Fuck Isolation Virtual Open Mic. …Writing Prompts3 min readWriting Prompts3 min read
Mar 17, 2020Member-onlyDay 2 | Guided Journaling in Times of QuarantineA Week of Prompts for Stillness and Reflection — I had a few questions about Monkey Mind Journaling so I wanted to take a second to expand. For those who have an inner dialogue or a constant chatter brain, this is what I’m referring to as the Monkey. …Journaling3 min readJournaling3 min read
Mar 16, 2020Member-onlyDay 1 | Guided JournalingFor Stillness and Reflection — The goal this week is to set aside 10–20 minutes for stillness and reflection. Each day will lead with Gratitude and 5 Minute Monkey Mind Journaling (aka brain dump) followed by a short prompt with additional exploratory questions should you feel inspired to expand on your thoughts and feelings. This…Journal2 min readJournal2 min read
Mar 16, 2020Member-onlyA Week of Guided JournalingAn Invitation to Explore — This is admittedly one of the most confusing and frustrating times. It seems the entire world is on lockdown with borders shutting down every day. The onslaught of global news is creating a tangible heaviness. We’re consciously choosing isolation, yet find discomfort in being alone with ourselves. My friends began…Journaling2 min readJournaling2 min read
Apr 18, 2019Member-onlyNear Death and a Life of IntentionHow a Pulmonary Embolism was the thing to change my trajectory (and other reflections on the seventh liferversary). — April 18, 2012 He kissed me goodbye that morning. Another 72-hour shift meant waking up alone in his bed. Except for a few hours later, I would wake up suffocating — as if an elephant took residency on my chest and had no intention of moving. I called him between violent sobs and…Health7 min readHealth7 min read
Jul 13, 2018Reasons Why I Quit Medium in 2018I did the thing I never thought I would do. I ended my love affair with Medium. It was a hard decision to make, but there was something necessary in the decision. Like a codependent relationship that had reached a level of toxicity, I needed a clean break. …Life Lessons5 min readLife Lessons5 min read
Dec 31, 2017Writing Goals for 2018Continuing the Forward Momentum — Like many of you, 2017 was my most productive year of writing. I successfully completed the 52 Week Writing Challenge with The Writing Cooperative. I logged 53,000 words for this year’s NaNoWriMo. I sent over 100 postcards during our travels while living abroad in Ireland. I finally told our epic…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
Dec 30, 2017Self care is……taking a walk outside and observing the way the light reflects off the windows of the buildings in the neighborhood. …enjoying a cup of tea or coffee at a local cafe and watching the world pass around you instead of dialing in to your phone. …taking a break from social…Mental Health1 min readMental Health1 min read
