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From Dream to Reality
Posted on November 19, 2015 4 Comments
A dream written down with a date becomes a goal A goal broken down into steps becomes a plan. A plan backed by action makes your dreams come true. – Greg S. Reid I began with the dream of writing a best selling book. I set a date, and then another date, and […]
The Medical Industry vs Mindfulness
Posted on November 14, 2015 2 Comments
How many times in your life have you gone to a clinic or doctor’s office or hospital? How much of your income is devoted to maintaining your health and your health coverage? How satisfied have you been with the results of the health care or medical advice you received? All That Is – Beyond the Medical Industry […]
An All Alaska Performance
Posted on November 11, 2015 7 Comments
On October 24, 2015, I performed in Animalia, A Wearable Arts Show in Homer, Alaska. When the director, Asia Freeman, invited me to participate, I said, “I’m a storyteller, not a designer.” I found a Raven creation tale that offered a perfect finale. As I worked on the story, I found different versions, so I […]
Leaping Into Space – Preparing a Book Launch
Posted on November 5, 2015 6 Comments
Preparing to launch a book is like jumping out of an airplane. Sure, you’ve practiced, studied, and prepared but it still takes your breath away when you take that first leap into space. And that’s what I feel now. Leap with me HERE. At the beginning of the year, my goal was to complete three […]
One Heart, One Cry
Posted on October 28, 2015 5 Comments
Do not cry out for vengeance or justice. Neither exist in this world of appearance. Listen and understand we are all nothing and everything we are all one pulsing breathing heart. Our blood flows like rivers to a sea of violence we’ve created when our thoughts, words and actions strike like axes destroying ancient trees. […]
Vulnerability, an Essential Element of Good Storytelling
Posted on October 17, 2015 2 Comments
(Follows is the second of a series of guest blogs I’ve written for Juan Rodriguez’s Blog, Haki Storytelling, with his introduction and title.) I said, one of the main purposes of storytelling is to tune in to people in our own personal or corporate way. Make them understand what we are and what is our position […]
You May Need a Copywriter
Posted on October 10, 2015 3 Comments
This summer, the American Writers and Artists, Inc. introduced me to copywriting – the art of persuasive writing. Copywriting has been used for over a century to promote businesses, organizations, and individuals. For years, copywriters focused on direct marketing. Persuasive sales letters, often referred to as “junk mail” sell products from magazine subscriptions to organizational […]
Fears and Doubts, Obstacles or Incentives?
Posted on October 2, 2015 3 Comments
Preparing to start a new venture is like jumping off a diving board. You’re flying off into space with the trust of a graceful landing. Like a dolphin at play, you’ll burst through the water’s surface. But some dives aren’t a cinematic success. I didn’t learn to swim until I was in fourth grade and […]
Skywalker Storyteller Works 