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Essays and Articles
An archive of written posts exploring themes and topics through the lens of high sensitivity and creativity.
The Problem With Asking “What Could I Have Done Differently?”
“What could I have done differently?” is a classic coaching question. It can give rise to awareness, encourage learning, and connect with the fact that…
The Haven Phrasebook
As a community grows, a shared language naturally emerges. Here you will find definitions for some of the words you might come across around here.
What Wants To Rise Inside You? A Thought on Power and Healing
Some things feel impossible until one day, they feel inevitable. We might turn our back on a particular idea, possibility, or invitation for a long…
A Difference Between Healing and Cure
A cure restores normality by eradicating a problem. Healing helps the thing become whole. This idea has come up in several recent conversations I’ve had…
Using Rituals To Slow Down In a Fast World
What are the characteristics of a ritual? How is it different from a habit or behaviour? During this year’s Tranquility Theme Kota, we spent time…
Walking With Pain (“I’m Not Really Enjoying This”)
Lots of people carry pain as they walk through life. “I’ll go early to beat the crowd”, I think, carefully threading my right foot through…
Raise a Glass (Music Livestream)
To celebrate the release of my latest single, Raise a Glass, I did another livestream gig. Thanks to everyone who joined me for what became…
Creative Wounds and Asking For Feedback
Many of us drag creative wounds around with us. Scars from painful criticism, missed opportunities, and things not going to plan. They can cause us…
Impostor Feelings and Creativity
You’re not alone if you’ve ever felt like an impostor in your creative pursuits. So many people feel like they don’t measure up to the…
Somewhere To Rebuild Ourselves
We’re sometimes encouraged away from trusting our gut in choices and decisions. We might second guess and overthink things and talk ourselves out of rebuilding…