November 2010 Blog Posts (2)

Are you looking for advice....or approval?

I’ve been mulling over something for the past few days. In reading Chris Guillebeau’s “The Art of Non Conformity” he talks about having a “Guru-free philosophy.” I LOVE that.

Over the years, I've had a guru for nearly everything. Fitness. God. Music. Lifestyle. Parenting. And while there is a place for one to learn from another farther down the road….it is important that their influence is one that encourages you to proceed on your own journey, not mimic theirs.

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Added by Theresa Lode on November 9, 2010 at 4:11pm — No Comments

Rushing creativity

I asked Molly if she’d consider drawing illustration for some of my writing projects.

“It’s not like I can just sit down and write something,” she said adding, “it takes times to be creative.”

Ah, I love it when my 14-year-old is such a sage.

It DOES take time to be creative. Perhaps you’ve heard the story (fable?) of how Bill Gates’ mom looked in on him just sitting on his bed apparently idle. “What are you doing?” she asked. His reply…”Thinking mom. I’m… Continue

Added by Theresa Lode on November 8, 2010 at 12:01pm — No Comments