Last week I talked about pushing the edges of my comfort zone. I’ll be the first to admit that it’s not a swift and glorious process. It can be painful and ugly until I reach a new plateau of comfort. And I give myself permission to find that new resting place and enjoy it for […]
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Get Ready: Stretch the Limits of Your Comfort Zone
I like my comfort zone. And I tend to stay there a lot, writing what I know and enjoy. I’m busy with something familiar and easy all the time. It feels safe. Almost a year ago I looked at the stack of nearly finished manuscripts I’d accumulated over the past ten years and knew I […]
Reflections in the Rear View Mirror
It’s December. Already. Rudolph is in heavy training for his marathon sleigh-guiding gig. The elves in Santa’s workshop are getting overtime pay. And Santa’s fueling his carbs intake with cookies and milk, as Mrs. Claus lets out the seams of his red suit. While all that good stuff is going on, it’s a good time […]