Tagged as: inner lizard

there will always be somebody who doesn’t like what you do. letting in the ones who do

I’ve always believed it when I heard someone say I should do what I do differently. I’ve mostly tried really hard to be something or someone I thought someone else thought I should be. I’ve looked up at pretty much everyone, and down at myself—pretty impressive hey, given that I’m over 5’ 9”? It’s my…

Jun 5, 2012 · Read More · Comment (2) · Shortlink: http://jrvs.co/AO

new york in short + grabbing the lizard brain by the jugular

MY FLYING MANTRA I’m not the only one petrified to fly. Anxiety runs in my family. My aunt once leapt from her seat to stand near the closing door to the plane cabin, so she could take what felt like her last breaths. “Mam, we need you to take your seat NOW.’ ‘I know, I…

May 8, 2012 · Read More · Comment (3) · Shortlink: http://jrvs.co/AF

truth always feels good. a 4-step exploration of speaking up

I am not an expert at this. I’m not a pro. But then again, word has it that what we need to learn is what we teach best—because if we did it automatically, if it came instantly and naturally, how would we know how it happened? I had a whole schedule written up for inspired…

Jan 27, 2012 · Read More · Comment · Shortlink: http://jrvs.co/zx