“Becoming a writer is about becoming conscious...
When you’re conscious and writing from a place of insight and simplicity and real caring about the truth, you have the ability to throw the lights on for your reader.”
- Anne Lamott
Finding Your Purpose in Difficult Times
During these trying times, you may be asking yourself if you are doing enough. As you witness so much pain and suffering in the world, questioning your efforts and your responsibilities is natural. Even if you feel aligned and on track in your day-to-day life, when faced with the troubles of the world around you, you may be asking yourself deep and important questions. Or, you may even feel overwhelmed, confused, and uncertain about how to navigate.
Cell Membrane Envy
Studying cellular biology in my early years, I sensed that I was learning something much more important than the study of a single cell’s inner workings. I was so intrigued by the material and intuitively, I knew that the applicability of the information was far reaching. I have come to find out that I was right.
How to Create Change in Your Life by Being More Fully Yourself
Back when I was an Obstetrics and Gynecology resident and new wife, I would return from a long work shift with my arm outstretched and my finger pointed. I pointed at all of the things that appeared out of place and messy in our small apartment as my husband greeted my exhausted body at the door. I had survived a sleep-deprived 48 hours of emergencies and chaos. I craved control over something, anything, and that something became my home environment.