Simply being with someone going through a tough time is enough to make a big difference. Calm presence is very supportive. #ReadTheStain...

Tell me about the situation. What would "better" look like? How can I help? When we walk in like experts, we lose connection with the...

Rescue by helicopter is a bit dramatic, especially when small acts of caring can prevent us from getting lost in the wilderness in the...

I wrote this line last night in the (as yet, unnamed) fifth book in The Stain series for a situation where words of encouragement might...

When we feel anxiety in this competitive world, we should pause to remember the multitudes of miracles that brought us to this very...

The word "benefactor" recently came to me in meditation and I opened to the idea of receiving financial support for my work. Shortly...

Creatives love to create but publishing, a gallery opening or performance? Eek! What if no one likes it? If you know someone who is...

Feeling as if we are the last good one standing seems to be a dramatic element of our hero story, but we are never alone. #ReadTheStain...

After posting about the power of truth yesterday, I recalled the Old Testament story about ancient Israelites using trumpets to crumble...

Our inner circle is a private club - we should be choosy about who we let in. #ReadTheStain #writer #writing #blogger #psychology...

Asking about stress shows a genuine interest that offers an opportunity for reflection and discussion about self-care. Try asking this...

The treasure we seek isn't the view from the top but all the steps, stumbles, and skinned knees that got us there so we can look back and...