What inspires me today? 1. Thinking of the awesome people in my life. 2. Getting emails from my readers. 3. Reading inspirational quotes as I look for a quote for this post. 4. Creating my own inspirational quote. š 5. Letting inspiration flow through me while planning a new story. 6. Getting feedback from a first draft that will make […]
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The Law of Diminishing Intent
I heard of the Law of Diminishing Intent a few days ago, and my first thought was, āWow. Thereās an actual law for this?ā Yes. Yes, there is. This is the principle behind it: We have a great new book idea that is going to change the world. Itās important, itās beautiful, itās simply amazingā¦ OR Weāre going to get […]
Continue readingThe Foundation of Success
I had a new blog post all written and ready to post, and then I came across this video. It’s only 10 minutes long, and I recommend it to anyone who wants success for themselves or their children. Yes, it’s that important! Enjoy!
Continue readingMagic Realism Realized
I knew Gabriel Garcia Marquez was from Colombia, but until I went there, I didnāt realize how his homeland must have influenced his work. They call Colombia the land of magic realism, and itās very fitting. Colombia is very REAL, and by capitalizing it, I mean more expressive, more colourful, bigger, and louder than the understated colours and culture Iām […]
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Two days later, we hiked into Ciudad Perdida. The trip up to that point had been amazing: the cloud forest vegetation and flowers, the river, the indigenous dwellings, coca plants, and so much more. The second day of hiking, we passed an elderly indigenous woman on the trail. She asked with hand signals for a hiking stick from a woman […]
Continue readingBeing an Inspiration
So, I did my part in Colombia to inspire people. I had a panic attack. Weād been working a tough schedule. Mornings at PARE (a home devoted to helping people get off the streets) doing English lessons and teaching the residents skills that they could use to make money. It was loud, high energy, and fun ā and for a […]
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Iāve been doing something lately, totally spontaneously, and then today I find out itās a thing! Isnāt that the best experience ever, realizing that something that makes your day have more magic and meaning, is actually making a lot of peopleās lives brighter around the world. And what is this thing? Advance gratitude. “I would maintain that thanks are the […]
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