Feet up the wall in celebration. Today, I submitted another assignment in my course Writing and the New Media: Creating Life Histories. It took me days and days to pare it down and then I still had to attach an outline of the workshop I was discussing. Words rarely fail me...but they do threaten to … Continue reading a few thoughts about today
Author: susannasays
Leafology is my private practice where I help others to discover their deep resiliency and find ways to live a more creative and purposeful life through a process I call Wordscaping, an expressive writing and art process.
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WordsFest 2017
This is WordsFest weekend. Very busy but I did manage to write a short piece to celebrate my experience. Experience of WordsFest 2017 Kwe kwe this land, this land on which we stand honoured for decades of centuries historified with just two short paragraphs in a back wall, hidden, not truly celebrated. I hang my … Continue reading WordsFest 2017
Just a word…
Some of you may recall the old chestnut chanted around elementary schoolyards for longer than I can remember, “Sticks and stones / may break my bones / but names will never hurt me!” What I am wondering is why we ever bought the sentiment. Because words can hurt. Words can cause great damage. Families are … Continue reading Just a word…
…soft autumn hum …
It isn't truly Fall yet and I want to hang on to summer. I already miss the breakfasts of a quarter cantaloupe filled to the brim with blueberries—both local and sweeter than I remember. I have a lot of years to remember. Reflective writing and mindfulness help me to do the tasks of today. But … Continue reading …soft autumn hum …
Be still and remember
Source: Be still and remember Ahhh me too, dear one, me too.
As the days grow shorter…
Yes, Solstice has passed and we now look forward to the arrival of the Raspberry Moon on Sunday, July 9th. The heat of summer. The “lazy, hazy, crazy days”. But it would seem that the weather hasn't gotten the message. Well, except for perhaps the hazy part. Today is an overcast, grey, cool, cool day. … Continue reading As the days grow shorter…
Hygge (really)
My New Year’s post started out talking about hygge – a Danish term for the cozy feeling of snuggling up with a warm drink, a loved one, wearing your warmest wool socks and peering into the fire or watching the snowstorm rage outside. You can learn more about hygge in this BBC article. Only one brave … Continue reading Hygge (really)
Nine Tips for Becoming a Real Writer
I don't usually post on a Sunday ... but what Jen Storer has to say is too important not to share... 1/ Make writing a high priority. Never jam writing time into your day. Jam your day into your writing time. 2/ Write while you’re fresh. Run errands when you’re flagging. Errands… Source: Nine … Continue reading Nine Tips for Becoming a Real Writer
A Benediction for 2017
by susanna suchak adapted from “A Blessing for the New Year” by Kayleen Asbo (dedicated with gratitude to Mike Prepsky who always inspires) As the presence of light begins to grow with each passing day may the fearful places in your heart unclench their grasp on your life; may your courage blossom and bloom. … Continue reading A Benediction for 2017
Have a hygge 2017!
Many are making New Year’s Resolutions today, January 1, 2017. Because, rules (and resolutions) are meant for breaking. Right? Some others are choosing ONE WORD that will define their year. As if one single word can sum up the whole glorious train wreck that is our life. Some are planning their next expenditure on their … Continue reading Have a hygge 2017!
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