Monthly Archives: March 2022

“Fear doesn’t like action. Frustration doesn’t like action.” “Don’t get frustrated, get fascinated!” Dr. Rob Gilbert I found this first quote jotted down on a piece of paper and it jumped out at me. In my own experience this has … Continue reading →

“What is now proved was once only imagined.” William Blake Visionary and artist, it’s not surprising that our boy Blake penned such a line. And how aptly it captures the conjuring that we do as writers! Just think of all … Continue reading →

The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.”Jimmy Johnson “Everyone goes into the season and they want to make all these crazy changes and they want to improve so drastically. But to get 2 or 3 percent better … Continue reading →

An inspiring story: Erik Weihenmayer was born with a rare eye disease; by age 13, he was totally blind. Not surprisingly, he was told by many people that he would never be able to do many of the things that … Continue reading →

One evening when Martin Luther saw a little bird  perched on a tree, to roost there for the night,  he said, “This little bird has had its supper, and now it is getting ready to go to sleep here, quite … Continue reading →

“The true adventurer goes forth aimless and uncalculating to meet and greet unknown fate.” O’ Henry “The Thames was all gold. God it was beautiful, so fine, that I began working with frenzy, following the sun and its reflection on … Continue reading →

“It took me years to understand that words are often as important as experience, because words make experience last.” William Morris William Morris, born on 24 March in 1834, was truly a Renaissance man. He was a poet, artists, textile … Continue reading →

“There’s no skill in easy sailing When the skies are clear and blue. There’s no joy in merely doing Things that anyone can do. But there is great satisfaction That is mighty sweet to take When you reach a destination … Continue reading →

A relaxed mind is a creative mind.” Yogi tea bag tag We all know that stress can short-circuit our creative drive and leave us feeling drained. Even though Spring is coming, we’ve all been through a lot. A few simple … Continue reading →

An inspiring tale from Life Changers by Robert H. Schiller: “It is fascinating to read the stories, many of them legendary, about the late Houdini. That masterful magician was probably a better locksmith than he was a magician. He had … Continue reading →