Are you ignoring your calling?

I ignored my calling for a long time. I focused on someone else’s definition of success and fulfillment; I stopped hearing and seeing the signals, signs, and promptings that were seeking to guide me on my path. The result is that I found myself way off course. Moving...

Scrooge and Me

I am taking a break from my “I is for Imposter” series, partly due to a massive time-crunch at work, which also caused me to be two days late for this post! But also because I want to share a piece I wrote five years ago. It still resonates with me, and I...

ManKind Project – We’re Seeking Your Input

We need your input. The ManKind Project USA is turning our ‘Masks Off Monday’ LIVE video series on Facebook into a full podcast! It’s an exciting move. We now have over 100,000 views on our videos, and it’s time to take this thing to iTunes. We need your help! Take a...

Have you been putting off learning?

I’ve been walking all over Portland with flashcards in my hands, talking to myself. I’m studying cocktail recipes and the basics of spirits, wine, and hospitality. The hero’s journey requires learning new skills or information. In my case, my journey to becoming a...

I is for Imposter, Part Two

Part Two has been brewing for a while. As I first wrote in early December, I have been preoccupied, if not actually Occupied, by Imposter Syndrome for about 6 weeks now. I wrote part one near the beginning of the descent, and I had planned to do part two in the next...