Epic Books, Epic Bargain
Those of you who are fans of my IMAGINARIUM GEOGRAPHICA books should know that the MythWorld book in the bundle is the first in a series – that ties in to the IG books in an unusual and definitive way! … Continue reading →
Overcoming Strength
When you rise above your difficulties, push past your limitations, expand your horizons, defeat your problems, and face every fear you have head on, it doesn’t weaken you. It strengthens you. Because everything in the universe is comprised of energy, … Continue reading →
In Your Heart…
…you KNOW what you want most. The art is “Nocture in Black and Gold” by James Abbott McNeill Whistler. The words are mine. Of all the things I’ve written, they are the clearest, dearest, most earnest call to action I … Continue reading →
Your Destiny Is Excellence
The default state of the world is to say “But I CAN’T!” and then to immediately start collecting evidence to support that declaration. Your choice is to instead declare “I CAN” and then to start demonstrating that it is true … Continue reading →
The Price and the Reward
As we progress along our paths, we are allowed to choose among things we’re required to do, obligated to do, truly want to do, and the things we do solely because of the expectations of others. Doing something simply because … Continue reading →
Turning Pages
Since the posting of my essay A Force of Nature a few days ago, I’ve been overwhelmed with responses: from friends, family, readers, fans, and complete strangers. Two responses in particular I wrote about on my facebook page, and how … Continue reading →
A Force of Nature
A few times in my life, due to a terrible confluence of circumstances, I have felt real despair — the kind of despair that made me consider ending my own life. No single condition or circumstance would have been enough; … Continue reading →
A Wonderful Catastrophe
I was just watching a documentary that mentioned how a talented composer had just had a show open on Broadway in New York – and close almost immediately. The show was a disaster, and judged by almost everyone as a … Continue reading →
The Power of the Present Moment
Remembering past events can be useful if the memories help you to learn and progress; but spending time regretting anything that happened in the past only takes power away from the present moment, which is really all that we actually … Continue reading →
A Thousand Sorrows, A Thousand Regrets
Everyone has their troubles, and it isn’t for any of us to judge how another might cope with those troubles. We can only do that with ourselves – and when given the opportunity, it seems we can fill volumes listing … Continue reading →