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The Essence of You: Be Wild, Be Daring, Don’t Mind

The Essence of You: Be Wild, Be Daring, Don’t Mind

by Carolyn | May 21, 2018 | Vox & Luz | 1 comment

I want to be five years old again. I want to be this little girl who doesn’t wonder what people think of her. She is a little wild and a wee bit shy. She thinks about things. She ponders. But mainly she follows wherever her imagination might lead her. This little girl...
Why writing is an act of generosity, and what that has to do with Yoda

Why writing is an act of generosity, and what that has to do with Yoda

by Carolyn | May 24, 2015 | The SoulFire

It may seem counter-intuitive to suggest that writing is a generous act of the spirit, but I believe it to be true. I love the way books, music and movies can transport us into other worlds. I love how they open up the imagination. Writing is an act of...

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