Words don’t make us human.
An Experience Beyond Words.
Recently, during a deep meditation, I had a profound mystical experience. Afterwards, I searched for others who have had similar experiences, I wanted to hear their stories, hoping to find words that could capture mine.
The Power of Listening and Being Heard
In 2021, I was sitting in the shrine room of a Tibetan Buddhist Monastery perched on a cliff overlooking the frozen ocean. The view out of the window of the infinite horizon was only comparable to what I had experienced out at sea. I was in a deep personal retreat with no noise, light, or mind pollution. At this particular moment, I sat in a circle with other monks; we bowed and listened silently as each member shared their thoughts. There was no talkback, no advice given, just one person sharing and everyone else listening.
Imposter Syndrome and The Power of Trust
Do you ever feel like a fraud? Do you fear that someday, someone will call your bluff? You’re not alone. Studies show that up to 82[1] % of the population experience feelings of not being good enough no matter how much they have actually achieved. So, how do we challenge these feelings in ourselves and others? Read on.
Transforming Self-Reflection: Overcoming Cognitive Distortions and Nurturing Growth Through Storytelling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focused therapists refer to the gap between reality and your perception as cognitive distortions. One central tenant that concerns CBT is the idea that emotions are directly correlated to the meanings we associate with events. Essentially, feelings of anxiety or worthlessness can be directly correlated to some event that your brain interprets as proof of this feeling. It is important to note that the issues that arise from negative feelings are not imaginary; they cause interpretations of bad events that exacerbate unhelpfully critical thoughts and beliefs that make them harder to manage.
How Do I Find My Voice as an Author?
Finding your voice as an author takes a lot of work and reflection. You must have something to say and truly believe in the words you are writing. Find inspiration from the greats and be prepared to suck for awhile, it may take some time but by following these tips, perhaps you can find some inspiration to help you find your own voice as an author.
What Can a New Author Expect in Book Sales?
As a new author you may be wondering, how many books should I expect to sell? Of course book sales depend on many things, and as a new author it can be difficult to market yourself and generate sales. So exactly how many books should you expect to sell?
Diversity in Literature
The Hero’s Journey