I’ve been reflecting lately on what it takes to be a writer. There are thousands, probably even millions, of people out there who want to...

Last week, I launched my first short story collection, Human Fragments. It’s self-published and free and digital-only, so obviously, it's...

Read this on galpod.com. According to ChatGPT, rhythm can imply both order and predictability, as well as dynamism and change. ChatGPT...

Read this on galpod.com. Breaking sounds like a bad thing. It hurts, and there’s a mess everywhere. You break a promise, or you break...

Read this on galpod.com. Roots are our connection to the past. Our roots are where we find nourishment for our blossoms. They keep us...

Read this on galpod.com. The word reflection has two main meanings. The first is what we see in the mirror. The second is thinking about...

Read this on galpod.com. Today, I invite you to reflect on compassion. First, how does it feel? Take a few minutes to write down...

Read this on galpod.com. I found myself wondering about the origin of the word cure and whether it is related to the word secure. I...

Read this on galpod.com. Today, I invite you to think about where and when you feel safe. How does it feel in your body? Describe every...

Read this on galpod.com. While AI can’t replace human writers, I think it’s an excellent tool for human writers. Not to write for us—as I...

Read this on galpod.com. Today, I invite you to reflect on the past week. Make a list of the best moments this week—three is a minimum....

Read this on galpod.com. Last week, I had a horrible day. I’m talking a don’t-see-a-point-in-getting-out-of-bed kind of day. An...

Read this on galpod.com. Autumn always makes me think of magic. The environment around us undergoes dramatic transformations. Unlike in...

Read this on galpod.com. “I suspect that everything we remember has symbolic meaning, is re-delivered to us as a suggestion, a lesson, a...

Read this on galpod.com. The beginning of the school year is always a great opportunity (for me, at least) to reflect on what I want to...

Read this on galpod.com. Sorry, I had to. Puns make me happy. This August, I found myself teeming with creativity and getting a lot done....

Read this on galpod.com. First, a programming note: The prompts and the writing together sessions are going on a summer holiday for July...

Read this on galpod.com. Today I invite you to think about trust. What does trust mean to you? Who do you trust and why? Who trusts you,...

Read this on galpod.com. I go around the productivity carousel quite often. The carousel consists of fairly established points: first, I...

Read this on galpod.com. In music, there’s a lot of talk about influences. Today I invite you to consider yours. Please don’t confine...