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On a previous post, Preparing to ‘let it go’, I wrote about approaches to get a realistic assessment of a situation in preparation to let go of lasting regrets or self-recriminations. Easier said than done If I express regrets, friends often advise me to ‘just let it go’ or ‘move on’.  Unfortunately, I have  that… Continue reading 3 Steps for writing a new story

Mystery can be an amazing inspiration for telling and keeping stories.   When J.J. Abrams’ spoke at TED, he talked about how mystery drives his interests – AND his storytelling. The thing is that [the unopened box] represents infinite possibility. It represents hope. It represents potential … And I realize that mystery is the catalyst for imagination.  J.J.Abrams,… Continue reading The Power of Story – and TED Talks

Let it go There are some stories that we need to let go.  Or more accurately, some related baggage that should be discarded.  It’s important to keep the lessons but unproductive, even unhealthy, to cling to all thoughts of would’ve, could’ve or should’ve. This is a tough one for me. I’m always reviewing, reliving and… Continue reading Preparing to ‘let it go’