NOT a Cancer Victim
As some of you may have noticed, I’ve recently welcomed advertisers onto my blog. While it makes it possible for me to continue THESE HERE HILLS, it’s also a result of how so many of you have inspired...
View ArticleA Lifeline for Writers
If you want to skip my rant below, just go here for the LIFELINE! http://everythingyoushouldknow.com Platform? Say What? For all you writers out there, here’s the deal– with a golden solution at...
View ArticleThe Radiant Retreat– March 24-31– Join me in yoga and writing on a white sand...
So….you know when you have this idea? And it flashes in your mind and your rib cage flickers with heat. And you catch yourself smiling because you can see the whole thing play out in your mind like...
View ArticleBreaking Point: #9
A word from Laura: I want to thank everybody for their vulnerability—my favorite quality. Your Breaking Point stories are stunning. Since this series ends on the first day of Spring, I am closing...
View ArticleBreaking Point: #12
Today we have two teen Breaking Point stories– one of eating disorder and one of depression. Perhaps you can relate personally or as a parent. As I read these entries every morning, I at first feel a...
View ArticleBreaking Point: #14
Today’s Breaking Point story is one of scope, perspective, reason, seasoned emotions, personal empowerment, grace. I hope it helps people see that what hurts now…can free you. First, here is a lovely...
View ArticleAre You Wanting to Start a Business? Here’s some inspiration…
When people advertise on my blog, I like to champion them, especially when they have created something powerful from pain. I’d like to introduce you to Renee at Monogram Mama who will be advertising...
View ArticleWriting Retreats: manna
For more writing retreat information click here: When I first dreamed about leading writing retreats, I wasn’t sure exactly why I wanted that role. I’ve been a writer all my adult life and probably...
View ArticleMaybe I Understand Grace Now
Haven Retreat in Montana: August 7th-11th (now booking) September 4th-8th (now booking) September 18th-22nd (full with a wait list) Well, another Haven retreat has passed and I am in that zone again....
View ArticlePersonal Winter Retreat
Happy 2014, everyone! I hope your holidays were full of comfort and joy. And even if they weren’t, I’m glad to find you over here in 2014– in the world of possibility and personal transformation! To...
View ArticleHaven Winter Series #4
Every winter I do a writing series where I open up my blog to other writers to explore a theme. This year I asked my Haven alums to consider submitting a piece about what it took to get themselves to...
View ArticleHaven Winter Series #5
Every winter I do a writing series where I open up my blog to other writers to explore a theme. This year I asked my Haven alums to consider submitting a piece about what it took to get themselves to...
View ArticleHaven Winter Series #6
Every winter I do a writing series where I open up my blog to other writers to explore a theme. This year I asked my Haven alums to consider submitting a piece about what it took to get themselves to...
View ArticleHaven Winter Series #7
This is the seventh post in a series I’m calling I Gave Myself the Gift of a Haven Retreat. So Now What? Every winter I hand my blog over to other writers for a few weeks to explore a theme. If you’d …...
View ArticleHaven Winter Series #8
Happy Valentine’s Day! This is the eighth post of my winter writing series where I open up my blog to other writers to explore a theme. This year I asked my Haven alums to consider submitting a piece...
View ArticleHaven Winter Series #9
Every winter I do a writing series where I open up my blog to other writers to explore a theme, this post is the last in the series. This year I asked my Haven alums to consider submitting a piece...
View ArticleHaven Winter Blog Contest Winner
I’d like to thank everyone who participated in our Haven winter blog series, I loved reading about the transformation that happens when we open our hearts to it. I’d also like to announce the winner of...
View ArticleIn honor of you: A Haven Loveletter
Haven is going fast… June 17-21 (full with wait list) September 9-13 (almost full) September 23-27 October 7-11 October 21-25 A Day to Observe You. (sent to all Haven alums with my deepest heart…)...
View ArticleDreams Can Come True
“We are not who we are when we’re born, but who we are when we live…” Brian Donovan This film went straight to my core from the first frame. Its creator, Brian Donovan, says it so perfectly: “We’re...
View ArticlePilgrimage
Song of the Lark In the season and spirit of pilgrims…let’s look at how change is essential, and perspective is everything. When I was twenty, I had a summer internship at the Art Institute of Chicago...
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