by Meredith Walters | Dec 16, 2014 | Blog, Uncategorized
I’ve been learning a lot lately about powerlessness. Case(s) in point: I’ve been waiting for many months for the U.S. government to issue a visa for my fiancé to be able to come back to the States so we can get married. My parents’ dog (whom I adore) just got...
by Meredith Walters | Nov 16, 2014 | Blog, Purpose
In my last post, I talked about why it’s not so useful to ask the question, “How do I turn my passion into profit?” I offered another question instead to help you get better answers, answers that can open up new options for you. This week I want to give you some ideas...
by Meredith Walters | Nov 10, 2014 | Blog, Career Change
I meet many people who are unhappy in their jobs or who labor in unhealthy work situations. They often feel that there’s a better way to put their talents to use, that there’s something out there they could actually enjoy, but they either aren’t sure what it is or...
by Meredith Walters | Oct 13, 2014 | Blog, Common Challenges, Fear
When I was in high school, I wrote a story about monsters that shared the simple secret to dealing with fear. It’s called Little Mae Clark Is Afraid of the Dark. In the story, Little Mae Clark is watching the shadows, waiting for them to turn into monsters. Monsters,...
by Meredith Walters | Oct 13, 2014 | Blog, Fear
Little Mae Clark is afraid of the dark. She sits with her back as straight as a cliff, her open mouth a moist cave at its apex. Her eyes are open; she would not dare close them, for fear of something sneaking up on her in the cover of darkness. Her hands alternately...
