Remember The Tinman
“And remember the Tin Man found he had what he thought he lacked. Remember the tin man. Go find your heart and take it back.” – Tracy Chapman (song: Remember The Tinman) Life can be harsh, and there have been times when my heart felt broken, even stolen, leaving me feeling like a victim of […]
Princess Familiar
“Papa, love your princess so she will find loving princes familiar. Papa, cry for your princess so she will find gentle princes familiar.” – Alanis Morissette (Song: Princess Familiar) These powerful lyrics from Alanis Morissette remind us that our reactions often stem from familiar ground. Our brains are wired for familiarity. Why do we choose […]
I’m a Big Baby
Every time I start a new project or try something I’ve never done before, like many of us, I feel clumsy, frustrated, and seriously tempted to abandon it. The discomfort is undeniable. To interrupt the urge to throw in the towel, I find it helpful to remember watching my nephews learn how to walk. They […]
FBR: Fast, Bad, and Wrong
Every time I sit down to write, I yearn for flawless sentences to flow effortlessly onto the page, constructing masterpieces of articulation. However, this relentless pressure to craft perfect sentences stifles my creativity. I become riddled with self-doubt, incessantly second-guessing myself with questions like “Is this important?” “Is it interesting?” “Am I achieving everything I […]
Foam-Oh!
Reflecting on our mistakes is vital, but what if we also applaud the successes, the parts that worked well? In the past, I used to take a midday walk to a coffee shop and treat myself to a cappuccino. It was a delightful way to boost my day. However, I realized that this habit had […]
First Draft
Every blog I write starts as a draft, and I know it will need at least one rewrite. This is true for any writing, whether it’s playwrights, authors, TV writers, or anyone else. We all write, rewrite, and revise. In fact, TV writers often stay on set during filming to make on-the-spot changes to lines […]
I Can See Clearly Now
I recently acquired my first pair of glasses, which I currently only need for reading. It’s a new experience for me to remember that I need and have glasses. Adjusting to them involved developing the habit of keeping them nearby and wearing them when necessary. I’m still not accustomed to them, often finding myself squinting […]
Know My No
Saying “no” was an alien concept in my vocabulary. Friends, family, colleagues – everyone received an automatic “yes” from me, regardless of the request. This “help-everyone-always” attitude wasn’t heroism, it was people-pleasing gone wild. My own needs became buried under a constant barrage of unrealistic deadlines and unexpected errands for others. Helping everyone meant pushing […]
Put to Bed
For the past few months, I’ve been working on revamping my bedtime routine. I wanted to incorporate some decompression time before hitting the sheets, aiming for stretching, meditation, and relaxation before sleep. However, I encountered a few challenges: Breaking the old: Creating a new habit meant remembering to perform it. I was so accustomed to […]
I Can’t Do It… Yet
Sometimes, life feels so overwhelming. There is so much to do in order to maintain the basics of being a responsible adult. It’s exhausting and it can get me down and make me feel defeated. When life gets difficult, and I start thinking things like “I can’t do it”, it scares me. Can’t do what? […]
