Things Not Said (Or the “You” Within You)

There are things we can't talk about with others. Not even with our friends and family. We may try, but we can't. What do we do about them? Painful things. Or shameful things. Things that undermine our sense of self. That hurt our ego. That shake our confidence and our hope in a good future. … Continue reading Things Not Said (Or the “You” Within You)

10 Things Introverts Shouldn’t Do

If you're an introvert, there are some things you just shouldn't do, things that can sabotage your well-being. 1 Introverts shouldn't think that they have to act like extroverts to succeed in life. It's perhaps the greatest mistake introverts make. They forget that many of the people who changed the world for the better, from … Continue reading 10 Things Introverts Shouldn’t Do

The Artist’s Sensitivity

To be an artist, you don't have to be depressed most of the time, but you do have to nurture your sensitivity. A butterfly flies by. You marvel at it. Music flows out of a window. You catch the notes, you play them in your mind. The clouds assume fantastic shapes. You peer at them, … Continue reading The Artist’s Sensitivity