When people ask for your help, and tell you it means something to them, that’s one thing. But sometimes you come to these moments where you feel like you’re trying too hard to be big and loud and seen, and you just want to quieten (yes, quieten) and be away for a while. To make…
I never thought I would want to write on this topic, because it isn’t one I’ve struggled with personally. I’ve known I wanted to be a writer since I was 12, and that’s been the thing that gets me out of bed every day (although some days quite a bit later than others …). But…
This month I’m participating in the A to Z Challenge, blogging every day of the month of April, except Sundays, on a topic from A to Z. I’m posting short-form topics meant to get you talking and sharing! Join the discussion in the comments. I have a story to tell you that’s going to sound…
This month I’m participating in the A to Z Challenge, blogging every day of the month of April, except Sundays, on a topic from A to Z. I’m posting short-form topics meant to get you talking and sharing! Join the discussion in the comments. If you’re on my email list you’ll know that I decided…
Have you ever reduced your life to one project that meant the world to you? That spoke to your heart, that you were fully dedicated to finishing and doing well? That you tuned in to your deepest sense of discipline for? If you have, try to remember what that felt like. (If you haven’t, envision…
Nirrimi Firebrace. What kind of name is that? I thought, as I walked to the appropriate building for Nirrimi’s workshop on the third day of the creativity convention I was attending, Promoting Passion. I knew nothing about her besides the description in the convention’s agenda, which was a bit vague. She was a blogger and…
Because I don’t say this enough. Music: “Untouchable, Part 1” by Anathema
Kenzi, Lost Girl official bestie and kickass sidekick, is the ultimate Spunky Misfit Girl. Who doesn’t love her style, her attitude, her way with words? She can teach us a lot about courage. 1. Regret is fo suckas, fo suckas, fo suckas. Puta. Spoken first by the great poet Ludacris, of course. This could be…
Pippilotta Delicatessa Windowshade Mackrelmint Efraim’s Daughter Longstocking, otherwise known as Pippi, is OBVIOUSLY a Spunky Misfit Girl. She does not mess around. Well, maybe she does, but when she does, she takes it very seriously. She’s a top-of-the-line, cream-of-the-crop inspiration for holding on to your childlike heart. Here’s how she does it: Take tough…
The closest friend I ever had once said to me, “You have what people want.” “Are you drunk?” I asked. But he meant it. It took a long time, until recently, for me to see that he miiiight be right. I’ve been hiding for years. Most of my life, really. I didn’t share much of…