Reflections on Transformative Writing

Historians often remind us that history repeats itself. The phrase has become so familiar that we rarely stop to examine what it actually means. Taken literally, however, it is difficult to defend. History does not repeat itself… Read more: History Doesn’t Repeat Itself

“The stories we tell ourselves become the worlds we create.” When most people hear the word storytelling, they think of someone writing a novel, movie script, or bedtime tale. Stories are often viewed as entertainment—something we consume for… Read more: We Are Storytelling Creatures

The Great Equalizer The unexpected passing of Senator Lindsey Graham this week came as a reminder that none of us—not politicians, celebrities, billionaires, spiritual teachers, or ordinary people—are exempt from the same reality. Graham was actively serving… Read more: What Death Teaches Us About Living

The Stories We Tell We all tell stories about our lives. Some are stories we share with family and friends, while others remain private, replaying quietly in our minds whenever we reflect on our past. These personal… Read more: How Stories Shape Identity

A Poem of Forgiveness The sun danced in the sky of San Diego,Blue reflected like the oceans of an archipelago.Palm trees swayed, veils of a bride,Warm light touched my skin, and I sighed. Enya sung an uplifting… Read more: The Person I Had to Forgive Was Me