My third two-week period of this challenge was productive. I completed another short story draft, did a lot of reading, and felt like it all put me in a good mental state. In other words, being productive releases endorphins. At least, it does for me. Sort of like a what happens when I enjoy a… Continue reading Bradbury Challenge Update 3 [Writing]
Category: Mental Health
Living in a Bubble [Mental Health]
Depending on where you live in the world, COVID may or may not be a pressing issue. What I mean is that some areas are handling the virus with common sense. The majority of the population in these places has been vaccinated, people are wearing masks in public, adhering to social distancing, and the numbers… Continue reading Living in a Bubble [Mental Health]
What if it Sucks? [Creativity]
We all wonder this. Anyone who creates anything has this thought every once in a while. I do, as well. I have an idea that I'm excited about, I work on it, maybe a first draft, maybe two. Then that self-doubt creeps in. Is this any good? Will anyone read it? Like it? Tell their… Continue reading What if it Sucks? [Creativity]
Book Review – Buddhism Without Beliefs [Books]
I've been a follower of Buddhist philosophy for over twenty-five years. Not the religious aspect of it. I can do without that. But the philosophy behind it, the way to look at life, at the people around me, my perception of my world, that all appeals to me. And although I'm far from perfect, I… Continue reading Book Review – Buddhism Without Beliefs [Books]
A Little Motivation [Creativity]
"Commitment to the most worthy purpose is of little value if we lack confidence in our ability to realize it." - Stephen Batchelor, Buddhism Without Beliefs I've been reading the aforementioned book the past few days, and this line stuck out to me. I read it several times because it resonated and made me think… Continue reading A Little Motivation [Creativity]
Complacency and Change [Creativity]
It’s good to have routines, like writing every day, exercising regularly, doing positive things on a schedule. Routines help us to get things done, stay healthy, keep us on task. The more often we do things the easier they become (usually) and the better we get at doing them. For example, writing every day keeps… Continue reading Complacency and Change [Creativity]
New Beginnings [Mental Health]
I never realized just how much influence our jobs have on our mental health. I mean, sure, we can get stressed at work, occasionally have to deal with toxic people, clean up mistakes, things like that. It's a job and it comes with the territory. I recently read this article that explains how a toxic… Continue reading New Beginnings [Mental Health]
Are We Our Characters? [Writing]
When it comes to acting, I’ve read and watched interviews with actors explaining how they inhabit the characters they play. In some cases, a few of them have had a hard time separating themselves from the characters, even going so far as to seek professional help in order to get back into their own psyche.… Continue reading Are We Our Characters? [Writing]
A New Podcast Episode – Acting
I've always been fascinating with acting. It's not just people playing make-believe, it takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and commitment. Listen in as I talk about this amazing, and oftentimes under-appreciated, art form. The podcast is available at iTunes, GooglePlay, Spotify, Amazon, and PodBean. If you prefer, I also have a YouTube channel. Or… Continue reading A New Podcast Episode – Acting
Remember to Breathe
There are times when I take a moment to simply pause and think about what I’ve done over the past few days. That’s when I realize just how quickly time passes. Sure, there are days (usually work days) when time seems to slow down, or even stop, but most of the time it blows by… Continue reading Remember to Breathe