That is a line spoken by the late comedian Fred Willard in a 2003 “mockumentary” movie called A Mighty Wind. …
Author: Faith Gregor
Riding the “pandemic re-entry” waves
What does “pandemic re-entry” look and feel like? For me, everything seems tinged with anxiety on a very long measuring …
Into the Great Wide Open: T’ai Chi and Vacation “Breaks”
There’s no match for the refreshment and recharging that comes from a relaxing vacation…in the summer or any time. Now, …
I Will Arise and Go Now: traveling with the words of poets
Many of the poems in my head have an upward or outward energy. That does not necessarily mean that they …
De-motivator #4: mental disorganization
What a mess! I open my window for a bit of fresh air and the wind blows papers all over …
De-motivator #3: poor time management
“Poor time management” is an ironic title for this post. The truth is, I usually feel as if time is …
De-motivator #2: Self-doubt
Self-doubt, self-criticism, negative self-talk, self-sabotage…the names are many, but the feeling is the same. With effort, I can take the …
The Writing Life: pushing through de-motivation
When I sit down at the keyboard and find myself lacking in motivation, I start by running some diagnostics. These …
De-motivator #1: laziness
I call it laziness, but its close relative, procrastination, plays a major role. For both of these, I sometimes counter …
T’ai Chi fundamental movements: The spiraling spine
One of the first things a student explores is the importance of the body’s central channel. A relaxed, upright and …