Tag Archives: barriers

Hiding Behind a Mask

Posted on July 1, 2016 by lana1967

I’ve been seeing commercials for one of those new psych meds that doctors add to a medication to help it along. Since we talk about barriers to creativity when you’re disabled, let’s bring this one up. Depression that isn’t treated … Continue reading →

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Apparently I Don’t Like Change

Posted on May 27, 2016 by lana1967

I’m struggling to do things in my life differently than I ever have before. I’m trying to believe that there are people out there who are reading this blog, so I keep going, no matter what is trying to keep … Continue reading →

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Fingers on Keys

Posted on May 24, 2016 by lana1967

Patti Digh told me if I didn’t know what to write, sit with my fingers on my keys. Something has usually come for me with that advice, so I need to get back to just that. It really is hard … Continue reading →

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Dear People Who Care: Listen!

Posted on May 18, 2016 by lana1967

How many of my readers with chronic illness and/or disability who go to church have been told, “I’ll pray for your healing, honey”? After they say, “Bless your heart, darlin’, “do they ever offer everything they’ve been told about any … Continue reading →

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A Letter to Fear

Posted on March 12, 2016 by lana1967

When Liz Gilbert posted this letter to Fear on her Facebook page, she suggested that we allow our fear to write a letter to us. I thought this was a brilliant idea since Fear has controlled not just my creative … Continue reading →

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Too Tired to Think

Posted on March 4, 2016 by lana1967

I’m so tired tonight I don’t think I have a topic to write about. Days like this are big barriers to being creative. I have the open heart, but my brain is just mush today. Every part of me hurts … Continue reading →

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Meet My Muses

Posted on February 17, 2016 by lana1967

My muse scolded me last night after I finished the last post! She is an inclusive muse and reminded me that not all of her charges can run into her arms. In fact, she often reminds us in her interactions … Continue reading →

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Running Into The Arms of My Muse

Posted on February 17, 2016 by lana1967

  I see my life over there The real one The one where I live and love Where I spend my days creating Where I’m doing the work Where I know who I am. The shadows are cast over me … Continue reading →

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Poetry Room

Posted on February 15, 2016 by lana1967

  I didn’t think our friendship would last So I was shocked when you kept calling after we didn’t work together. You told me you wanted to keep in touch To still be friends That our friendship would be a … Continue reading →

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Walking a Fine Line

Posted on February 15, 2016 by lana1967

The heart carries all the love a person needs, And it can grow larger and fuller while more love comes into my life. The Grinch’s heart grew three sizes When he learned to give and be in a community. Please … Continue reading →

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