Wild Heart Stories (A Poem)
My heart is full of stories: let’s release them all, ignite and rewrite, set fire to the old, free the present, create a soul space, wild freedom lived, to unfold and be told.
Category: Courage
The Power of Words (A Poem)
An abuse survivor’s short poem about the power words have to hurt us, heal us, and help us move forward.
Journaling: How I Learn About Myself
“Journaling allows me to see myself in the process of becoming me. I remember who I was, recognize who I am, and realize who I can become.”
The Brave Dancer: A Story of Coming Out, Courage, and Hope
A heart-warming story about one dancer’s journey of coming out, courage, and triumph over adversity. (Includes videos and pictures!)
I’m Not Chasing Success Anymore
“The years of searching …have finally brought me back to myself… There is nowhere I need to be. There is no one I have to become.”
Today, I Rise (A Poem)
Today I rise. I rise.
I stand walking naked unaided across beds,
Beds of fire.
Feet now hardened, prepared
To lunge, to fly, to leap.
How I Lost 92 Pounds and Kept It Off for 17 Years (It Wasn’t Dieting!)
After 30 years of dieting, Pat was still 100 pounds overweight and starting to lose hope. She had tried everything to lose weight …or so she thought.
Wandering Off The Grid Taught Me to Live in The Moment
Dmitri’s travels throughout Death Valley and other barely charted terrains taught him how to be present and embrace the moment.
The Essentials of Self-Doubt (A Poem)
An honest poem about self-doubt, leadership, humility, and the creative process.
My Son’s Dwarfism Taught Me Gratitude
Due to life-threatening dwarfism, doctors said Samuel wouldn’t survive birth. Now, he’s not only alive but teaching his parents valuable life lessons!
