during this recent move, i came across that old diary of mine. the entries were often hilarious " I used to like Steve M but he shoved me on the way to gym so I dont like him anymore and now I like Johnny R... My teacher hates me and I had to sit at the back table because I threw a a clay wad at Lito but he threw it at me first...

but i also found a number of pages that were ripped out. those were the pages i wrote about things that i knew i would be mortified ( or in trouble) if anyone ever read..and those pages i would rip up in little pieces and sprinkle them down the creek in our back yard.

i often notice that same feeling of fear when i am trying to write an entry for this blog. i feel i need to be careful... aware that relatives or children or clients often visit here, i just dont want to offend or anger or shock or upset anyone.
on many levels, this is a wise choice, but on another level, it is very restricting. some of what i feel are my most powerful entries, i have a deleted because it borders on the risky side.. like ripping up pages and sending them down the creek, i keep so much of what i want to say hidden away.

One person who has helped me work through so much of what blocks me and who continues to inspires me in my writing (and in my life) is SARK.
SARK has helped me so much in finding the space i need and the permission i need to release all the words stuck inside of me. i have always admired how honest, straight forward, tender, and brave she is in the way she expresses herself.

this is why im so excited to share with you that she is currently offering a beautiful e-program called "Juicy Journaling with SARK! This e-program is a juicy new journey through words, feelings, and fabulously juicy living. SARK designed this eProgramto inspire writers of any and all levels to go new places with words. It'soverflowing with multi-media tools to unearth your writing voice and nourish your soul. You can take a look at sample lessons, audio, and more, at: "

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***And a big grateful THANK YOU to SARK for choosing this site to be featured in the Program as one of SARK's favorite resources for writers...i am so very honored...you are forever an inspiration to me and i love you big. ***