The Dance Between Imagination and Structure Roland Fishman from The Writers Studio says that writing “is a profound dance between imagination and structure.” A plan and schedule for our work help us to structure our days and projects so we will be sure we will reach completion. Having worked in events management, I know the […]
Part One: The Dance Between Imagination and The Reality of Achievement New Year brings all last year’s resolutions to mind, along with the promise of a fresh start. As a writer I have goals for each year and the dance between dreams and reality is a daily battle as the tyranny of the urgent knocks on your […]
Not all those who wander are lost. J.R.R. Tolkien This quote has spoken to me many times when life has seemed chaotic or random. We plan our adventures, but leave enough looseness in the schedule to be able to randomly have conversations like this: ‘We’ve been invited to speak at an event in Seattle in April.’ ‘Okay, […]
Here I am blogging, just like millions of others around the world. There’s a lot of noise out there, but is anyone listening? Are we a voice in the wilderness echoing around empty valleys? It’s the same with books. I’m about to publish my fifth book, and whilst I can see sales numbers and occasionally […]
I love learning new things and often sign up for courses to develop my knowledge. This year my goal is to learn some Italian, develop my writing skills and generally invest in learning. As a former high school teacher, I’ve always found teaching and learning a fascinating business. From the time I was a small […]
I’ve been to a few weddings recently where the bride and groom have requested the guests turn off their phones and cameras. They want their guests to enjoy the proceedings without filtering the experience through a screen. Something important changed between the 2005 announcement of Pope Benedict XVI and the 2013 announcement of Pope Francis. […]
One of my favourite poems is by Robert Frost. It’s a little clichéd, but the image resonates with my soul. The Road Not Taken Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To […]
Being accountable means you’ll be more likely to achieve something. If I pay for a gm membership, I’ll go. If I make an appointment with my trainer, I’ll go. If I say I’ll meet someone for coffee, I’ll turn up. If I have deadline, I’ll do everything I can to meet it. Michelle Bridges […]
I remember reading Pollyanna as a child and playing the Glad Game and being interested, but not really knowing how to live like that. It’s taken me a lifetime to change the way I see the world. My natural temperament is fairly even. I have a wait and see approach. I’m slow to react and […]
