What Do You Mean This Stuff Is All Made Up? – Part 1 of 2

You know that sinking feeling you get when you're totally sure that you are sooo behind the Cosmic 8-Ball of Life that you can never catch up? Do you ever find that this feeling helps you to move forward—or be successful?…

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Make Friends with My Feelings? Whaaat?? – Part 2 of 2

Years ago, a friend told me the story of how she learned to kayak. I'll never forget it—it's indelibly embedded into my heart. The funny thing is how clearly it aligns with Everyday Communication Sorcery. Check this out. My friend's first few…

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Make Friends with My Feelings? Whaaat?? – Part 1 of 2

If that title seems ridiculous to you, you're in very good company. Since we were kids, we've been taught to believe that “only babies” have feelings, that as we grow up, we grow out of feeling into thinking. We've been…

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Speaking Anxiety Can’t Touch You When You Know This: Part 1 of 2

What’s your feeling about speaking in public? Whatever your feeling is, odds are high there’s nothing lukewarm about it. It seems like there are basically two camps: either “give me that mic!” or “where’s the exit?!!” Now here’s the crazy…

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Choose My Feelings? Are You Kidding Me Right Now?

MMMM-hmmm. I am soooo not kidding. As someone who spent decades at the mercy of my feelings, 24/7, I promise you that it can be done.If the idea of choosing your feelings seems far-fetched at best, or even ridiculous, I…

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