Sometimes I joke that I’ve written something as a story because it didn’t have enough content to be a novel or a poem. Novels and poems represent extreme ends of length for narrative forms (not all poems are narrative, but some are), and as a result I build them differently from each other. Most...
This week, we focus on how to let go of anger and create space to heal. Read more at Adjustment Guidance.
My diet has changed a lot since moving to Japan. Most notably, I don’t eat out as much. This is a good thing. I also cook very differently. This is in large part because I no longer entertain in the home. This means I don’t cook my party staples such as lasagna or homemade...
Line editing involves taking an existing piece of writing and reworking it, line by line, to make a better piece of writing. Sometimes this involves making or merging paragraphs, restructuring arguments, or even cutting out sections that are redundant or off topic. Most of my career has been spent in technical areas, and my...
The work of deconstructing anger can feel like too much. This week, we are going to focus on why the work is worth it. Read more at Adjustment Guidance.
Finding work–life–school–creativity balance was no easy feat. I must be honest and share that it took time. The first five years of my therapy practice, everything went into to that. All of my passion, creativity, and time. Because I had the experience of opening my practice in the US, I thought I was prepared,...
When I was in high school, I was certain I wanted to be a writer. Which is why when I graduated and entered college at 16, I majored in mining engineering (and dropped out after 1 semester). Which is why I later became a computer programmer. Which is why I (even later) majored in...
