A haiku — Nature stills, breaths held earth shudders and grinds within then stillness, waiting I live in California earthquake country, and the Loma Prieta quake in 1989 was the most powerful quake I’ve experienced. It lasted the longest 20 seconds of my life and was measured at 6.9 on the Richter scale…

Applauding and rewarding Medium writers — When a writer crafts a solid piece of writing, they deserve acknowledgment, especially if they have opened our eyes, shifted our perspective, or given us new, practical information. It’s challenging to keep readers interested from the lead to the conclusion, especially for readers like me who are impatient and want…

This is not about sports — Sports fans are familiar with blocking. The object is to prevent the other team from scoring, but blocking isn’t limited to sports. We can use the concept of blocking to regain peace of mind. Block social media for set times throughout the day. We all do it — scroll endlessly…

They stick like metal sticks to a magnet. — I’ve struggled with depression since I was a child, and I’ve done a lot of work to understand where it comes from and how to deal with it when it strikes. I grew up in a family that vilified psychology or psychiatry. No one ever discussed it as an option…

Repurposing leverages your time, research, and efforts — I’m a firm believer in creating content that I can twist and turn into new articles, quick guides, workbooks, webinars, etc. Here’s how you can do this with just 1 article. Choose a deep enough topic for a lengthy article in the 750- 1,000-word range. This is your anchor article. …

Just download and put t — One part of this month’s Medium Creators prompts was How to Find Fresh Ideas. In keeping with this, I collated my articles on finding ideas in 10 different ways. …

Grace is more than not falling over our feet — When you hear the word, grace, what comes to mind? A ballerina en pointe? The elegance of a swan? The simplicity of Japanese ikebana? Grace under pressure? Gratitude for the meal in front of you? A monk sitting in stillness? Grace can refer to a blessing, favor, or help that…