DARK TALES FROM THE HEART

RELIEF FROM THE PAIN OF FAILURE

Failing hurts, and like a burn, when it happens, I want to put something on it to make it feel better fast. The internet is filled with articles that give you steps to recover from failure.  These articles don’t tell you how to stop hurting, but give you quick lists...

Improving Creativity is A Walk in the Park

I run (or walk really, really fast) just about every morning.  I do it for the health benefits, (actually I do it because I am vain and am in a constant battle to maintain my weight and keep it from going up).  But now I have another reason for doing it.  The attached...

Should everyone get a trophy? Congrats to Liev Schreiber.

On a previous post I commented on the wonderful performance by Liev Schreiber in one of my not to be missed shows, Ray Donnovan.  I'm so glad to see that he was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a TV series, drama. Now as far as the Golden Globe awards,...

The Book I Think Everyone Should Read

“The Dip” by Seth Godin is a fast, easy read that I recommend to everyone. I'll start by saying, you do not have to be a business person to read and enjoy this book.  I emphasize this because the author, Seth Godin, is a well- known business man, author and speaker.  ...

I am Thankful for…

  My health – without it, I’d be screwed.  I couldn’t work, create, write, go out, dance, run, visit friends.  Every day I am grateful and I work at keeping my health.  I exercise, eat right and try to get plenty of rest. Having a job I don’t hate – I think of the...

Thankfully Creative

Today is another creative exercise, this one will give you a choice.  Either send me a list of the fifteen things you are grateful for or send me an original work of some type and it can not be a Thanksgiving dinner table picture. Since I am a word person, I most...