Work is Joy

When your work emerges from the flow of your joy, everything you do becomes fluid, easy. Joy is a powerful creative force. Its swift current dissolves the debris of fear, procrastination, doubt, and the endless distractions that dribble away your energy, focus and...

And the soul is up on the roof

“And the soul is up on the roof in her nightdress, straddling the ridge, singing a song about the wildness of the sea until the first rip of pink appears in the sky.” –Billy Collins, from The Night House

Sailing the Unknown Sea: #2

(In this series, we explore what helps us in the journey from where we are to where we want to be.) Last week, we talked about two ways to prepare for your new adventure: Build a sturdy boat, and learn how to weather emotional storms. Today, we’ll continue the...

Power. Brought To You By The Number Eight

Last week, on one of those perfect summer mornings when the air is so clear it tastes like water, I was sitting on my deck with my eyes closed, soaking in the early morning peace. Waves murmured on the shore below, and the whistle-chitter of thrushes echoed from tree...