Inspiration
The No-Excuse 100-Word Writing Challenge
Join me for the No-Excuse 100-Word Writing Challenge. The objective is to move beyond creative block and procrastination to craft a micro story in a few minutes. In doing so, you can reprogram the limiting belief that you are creatively blocked, lack enough time to write, and you’re a hack with no talent.
Read More ...How to Increase Your Understanding of Setting When You Travel, Part 3
When we drove into Reykjavik late on Friday night, we entered a new phase of our trip. Outside the city, the dramatic landscapes felt expansive; however, walking through the narrow European streets of Iceland’s capital seemed smaller, cozier, and introspective. I’d also encounter some synchronicity.
Read More ...How to Increase Your Understanding of Setting When You Travel, Part 2
The customs agent said, “Welcome to Europe, Mr. Blocker.”
I smiled as I had always expected to visit Europe many years before that moment, yet I was happy to have finally arrived.
As I proceeded through the airport, it seemed much like any other airport in the U.S.—especially when I saw a display of Doritos in a duty-free store near baggage claim.
Read More ...How to Increase Your Understanding of Setting When You Travel, Part 1
We can sometimes grow immune to the details of our everyday environment. Before we open our eyes, we’re complaining about having to get out of bed, or we’re already making a mental list of things to do before our feet touch the floor. How often do we notice the change in color in the sunrise…
Read More ...How to Find Inspiration Locally
Although I often receive inspiration by spending quiet time reading a book, I sometimes need to leave the house and set out on an adventure. Such inspiration doesn’t require that I travel to some distant natural wonder; I simply need to leave my current space for somewhere with new stimulation. This could be a walk…
Read More ...How to Find Inspiration in the New and Unknown
For the past week, I’ve been living somewhere new. A close friend has left the country to visit his dying father, and I’m dog- and house-sitting in his absence. For the past week, I’ve been living somewhere new. A close friend has left the country to visit his dying father, and I’m dog- and house-sitting…
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