Five links. Ten sentences or fewer. On the things around my writing.

Five links. Ten sentences or fewer. On taking pleasure in what I have in front of me. Seeing the same-old pens and inks in a new light. Cobbling frankenpens together. Creatively reimagining how my stationery kit might be used.

Five links. Ten sentences or fewer. On the transformative power of unpacking creatively. Thinking along targeted, analytical lines of inquiry. Processing that thinking creatively to assure I imagine myself in new, empowering ways. That’s the kind of hoo-hah that can make a whole year better.

Five links. Ten sentences or fewer. On This thoughtfulness as the difference-maker. There are many false milestones: being the best, being the first, being the biggest. My reading this week has me thinking that being thoughtful may be an authentic measure of success. When in doubt, be thoughtful.