There is so much going on in my creativity plans that I have to learn to FOCUS. As if fate was taking a hand in this epiphany a friend posted a novel writing template today and encouraged people to finish their projects with it or any other PLAN. I feel this is the perfect timeContinue reading “Project Focus 1: Learning to Finish Things”
Lessons from Sally Pearson: Go for your Goal
I set the alarm for 5 to 6, knowing that this morning was the time Sally Pearson was going to run in the 100m hurdles final. I woke up at 4 am without the alarm and watched the semis. Sally was looking so focused. Nothing, not rain, not other people running fast times, nor expectationContinue reading “Lessons from Sally Pearson: Go for your Goal”
Playing Robin Hood
To play, to dream, to collaborate – the collage above involved all these three things, and was a result of my son’s brilliant idea to play Robin Hood and have me photograph him. Today he is away on a camp for leaders, and no there is no archery set with him, but he is goingContinue reading “Playing Robin Hood”
Bolt of Talent: Lessons in the Making of a Champion
Today’s blog continues my interest in running. This morning I was inspired by watching the fastest 100 metres final ever, seven finalists ran under 10 seconds. I don’t profess to be a professional sports writer, but there is something about Usain Bolt’s achievement that can inspire us all and something magical about today’s final thatContinue reading “Bolt of Talent: Lessons in the Making of a Champion”
Just Run
I am in the process of finding my running identity again. As a child I loved to run. As an adolescent I loved to run. Whenever I needed a break, to think, to be by myself, I ran. Sometimes I wanted to be like the great 800 metre runners, or cross-country specialists. I was competitiveContinue reading “Just Run”
June Paisa Perkins 