When you know, you know. — If you can read people well, you know if they’re a good fit before you meet or go out on a date. You don’t always know why you know. But you know. And it’s painfully obvious. You can try to make them into someone else, but it won’t last for…

Remember you can take back your power anytime — Domesticated cats are a divine paradox — fierce, feisty, yet often gentle, and reliant on us to care for them. They’re one of the most powerful animals I’ve encountered and I’m honored to have one as a pet. I’ve had many cats, and I’ve noticed how much they own their…

You’ll stop being a martyr and accept what you’re worth — If you see yourself as a valuable resource, you won’t keep others waiting and you won’t tolerate others wasting your time. You’ll know you’re a badass with plenty to offer, and won’t let anyone take advantage of that. And you never work for free. You’re worthy of respect and compensation…

It’s time to let go or be dragged. — I’m wearing a new tank top today that says it best: Let that shit go. I’m no longer willing to take up time or space to hold onto people, places, or things that have worn out their welcome long ago. I don’t want to waste any more time living in…

Humans have a molting process, too — Did you know the reticulated python continues to molt throughout its lifetime? They need to keep shedding their skin, because they can grow to be 30 feet long and weigh 550 pounds. Animals molt so they can grow bigger and stronger. They go through a rebirth, often emerging with new…

I knew my muse had never left — Incessant tick tocking of the clock becomes amplified in this empty room Mind numbing oblivion comes far too often as I wait for my muse to save me from my doom She smolders inside, but I forget her ignoring her pleas to create my masterpiece of words I hear her call…

And the solution is always an act of love. — Celebrating Valentine’s Day can be lovely. We express affection for our loved ones, our children cut out and offer pink and red construction paper hearts, and treat us extra special. It’s cute and fun and filled with sweet things. Why not? Sadly, Hallmark turned what I prefer to call Love…

Without sacrificing quality, talent, and skill — You know you’re a badass, right? I hope so. But some of us hide behind a respectable persona, stopping ourselves from creating with complete abandon. Why do we do that? Have you ever read a story and wondered, “Where’s the rest?” or thought the writer was trying to please you…

It’s time to fly free — Earth angel, he’s broken at the seams and keeps searching for his wings I know I left them somewhere around here he says, as he drinks another beer Earth angel, he’s covered in mud I once saw him without all that crud emerging all shiny and new fresh and gleaming like the morning…