‘A thing of beauty is a joy forever’, he said, and that’s perhaps why the words from one of his poems, not joyous at all, but beautiful have stayed with me for over 45 years now! I’m talking of the poet John Keats. His poem ‘Ode To A Nightingale‘ tugged at my heartstrings the first…
Planting Small Seeds: How Small Beginnings Lead to Strong Results
In late 2007, I made one of the best decisions of my life: I started a blog. It was a small, hesitant beginning in a season of change, but it quietly shaped my days, helped me find my voice, and connected me to a wider world. This is a reflection on planting small seeds, trusting…
Memories of My First Writing and How I’m Making It Feel New Again
I don’t remember learning how to write, but I do have memories of my first writing wins. I remember the first time I was really creative with my words and that a teacher acknowledged and praised me for it. I was in Grade 7, and as part of a vocabulary exercise, our teacher asked us…
Introducing Write Bravely: A Gentle New Space for Writers
I’ve always believed that writing becomes richer, softer, and more meaningful when it’s done in community. Not a loud or crowded community — but a gentle one. A space where you can show up just as you are, with whatever words you have that day, and know that it’s enough. Over the past few months,…
The Artist’s Way Week 12: Recovering a Sense of Faith
Twelve weeks. Starting The Artist’s Way, I was clueless about what I was in for. I wanted to rediscover my creativity and trust in myself again. As Week 12 ends, I see this journey wasn’t so much about regaining what was lost as it was about rediscovering something crucial. “Recovering a Sense of Faith” perfectly…
The Artist’s Way Week 4 : Recovering A Sense of Integrity
We’re on to Week 4 of The Artist’s Way and this week we will focus on recovering a sense of integrity. Nothing helps better with this than our Morning Pages. Read on to find out why. Recovering A Sense Of Integrity Morning Pages Helps Us Make Honest Changes Writing Morning Pages helps us see the…