Treasure The Scars
Three years ago on a quiet evening at home, I was assaulted. I was doused in petrol and set on fire, and when I managed to get to the shower and wash away the burning fuel, my head was then beaten in with a hammer. I survived but with massive injuries. Thirty-five percent of my…
Read MoreWhy Magic Makes Me More
Imagine seeing this on a dating website: “Seeking a man, preferably over 6 foot. Athletic build. I want him to be comfortable in telling me he is going to lie to me. I’m looking for that special someone who’s then going to blow me away with how good he is at lying to me. That…
Read MoreThe Little Purple Cow Who Could – With the help of a Hula Hoop
The worst day of my life up to this point was in 2007 when I met the doctors in an emergency department; the doctors looked at me as if they saw a ghost and I wished I was a ghost. I made a serious attempt to end my life and I was devastated about my…
Read MoreFollowing “The Calling”
When I spoke to the “Man Upstairs”, “God”, “Universe” (call it what you want) 14 years ago, I had no idea what I was asking for. I wanted my life to mean something, I wanted to make a difference, I wanted to matter. I had no idea that my “dark night of the soul” was…
Read MoreAdversity Is The Mother Of Invention
Adversity Is The Mother Of Invention I used to think “the truth” meant something ugly, an unwelcome adversity to be faced. Something shameful that we have denied about ourselves and the true nature of reality was harsh, judgmental and punitive. Through my experiences, I have come to know a far different meaning of Truth and…
Read MoreHow To Cultivate An Attitude of Gratitude
Gratitude. It’s the ultimate cure for a bad mood, stress and worry. Thankfulness moves a person from pessimistic, depressive thoughts to feelings of happiness, joy and contentment. We all want more of that in life, right? Every action we take is the result of a thought. Our thoughts are incredibly powerful; they shape our lives.…
Read MoreBeing a Dominatrix Made Me a Better Coach
Have you ever thought you knew what something was only to discover that it was nothing like what you thought it was? Most people that I talk to about what being a Dominatrix was for me are blown away at how different is is from how they imagined it would be. Here is the thing,…
Read MoreFace the Light
Have you ever rediscovered a part of yourself that you didn’t know was missing? Well, I have. It was 7 years ago. December 2009. After going to bed late on a Saturday night, I woke up Sunday evening in an emergency room with a neurologist by my side. I had a grand mal seizure during…
Read MoreThe Power Of Ask
When I was a little kid, I would always ask questions. I got really good at it too! So good in fact, that whenever I asked a question like “How does a TV work?” my father would have me read a book about and then write a short summary about what I had learned. Fast…
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