Articles
NEW: Sweet, simple things - I’ve always been attracted to the idea that we can find the greatest pleasure from simple things. Finding out what brings me pleasure has always felt an important thing to know – if I don’t know what makes me happy, then how will it be possible to go about getting more of it?
How to survive rejection and move cheerfully forwards - Here is my dilemma. As a writer, I need to be able to handle rejection. I also need to be able to process negative feedback, in order to improve my writing. But I need to feel good enough about my work to not throw in the towel altogether.
The magic of networking - The word ‘networking’ used to fill me with dread. When I became self-employed I heard it repeated everywhere like a mantra – the key to building a successful business was networking. Until I read a book about networking which said...
How to slow down - I want to be a snail. Or snail-like, at least. I want to move through my days at a steady place, taking time to enjoy the scenery. I want to taste every mouthful of leek and potato soup...
Inviting solitude - If we are serious about being artists, or about being true to ourselves, I believe that it is essential to spend time alone. Only by spending time alone can we get closer to our own ‘real’ lives, our own ‘real’ selves...
The magic
of morning pages -
I’ve carried out a
certain ritual every single morning for the past few years. It takes half
an hour, and brings me clarity, insights, relaxation, stability, and helps
me to stay in touch with the source of my creativity. It works almost like
magic.
Cornflowers and roadkill - More advice on slowing down for someone who needs it (me).