It's not the imbalances of life that will get you down-it's doing meaningless things that aren't taking you where you want to go.

Nobody can tell your story the way you can tell your story.

We must have the daring to be nothing but ourselves if we are to know what true power is.

My friend and coach reminded me this week that there is a moment when the acrobat lets go of one trapeze and is completely suspended in mid-air before she catches the incoming rung. You have to let go to get there.

First. get clear on how you want to feel. Then, do stuff that makes you feel that way.

Self-criticism is not "love," and it is certainly not indifferent. It's a form of hatred. And when I name that, when I see it for what it is (raw and uncomfortable and saddening), when I refuse to sugar-coat self criticism, judgment, agitation, and constantly trying to improve myself, then I'm one quantum leap closer to freedom.

I focus for periods of time on creative work and I'm very insular during those times - not a lot of socializing. I play when I want. That means I can take off on a retreat, catch a matinee, make friends. My core desired feelings are my time management system.