Feeling found in translation
There is something strange in the space between languages. I’m not sure exactly what it is, but it’s fun to explore. It poses a question…
Leave The Rage Bait Dangling
Imagine a piece of bait dangling in the water. A passing fish sees it. What a stroke of luck to stumble upon a free, unsuspecting…
“Others Have It Worse”: A Tricky Story for Highly Sensitive People
Why nervous systems built to care about others can leave us feeling disconnected in a globally connected world. I’ve been dipping into Britt Frank’s book,…
Feeling Stuck is Not Always The Same as Being Stuck
Feeling stuck is not always the same as being stuck. We might respond to a feeling before we’ve identified its source, and when we do,…
When People ASSUME They Know You – Variety & Neurodiversity
In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, we explore the variety of neurodiversity. I’ve been staying with friends over the past few weeks, including…
Feeling Stuck? Wondering What You Should Do Next?
I sometimes notice that I’m feeling stuck. When I’m frustrated, trying to figure something out. Stuck for inspiration when I’m attempting to create something or…
The Strangest Secret
The Strangest Secret was released in 1956. Earl Nightingale’s 35-minute, six-and-a-half-thousand-word recording was one of the earliest motivational tapes. It sold more than a million…
Why These 4 Questions Shape My Daily Journaling Practice
I’ve been journaling more or less daily for the past fifteen years. As much as I love the romantic vision of pen on paper, I’ve…
The Prosperity Lie of Positive Thinking
How did Norman Vincent Peale’s book, The Power of Positive Thinking, pave the way for the prosperity gospel and the law of attraction that still…
Creativity and the Art of Unfreezing
In the wake of burnout, Tuula Ahde found herself unable to move through the world as she previously had. And she got busy looking for…