How to get started writing your memoir

As an Amazon and Bookshop.org Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Every so often, I see people share on social media how they had a unique or perhaps traumatizing life experience that they would like to write about, but they don’t really know where to get started.  While I am no Mary Karr (author ofContinue reading “How to get started writing your memoir”

Why is Healing Important?

According to spiritual writer Mark Nepo, “When we heal ourselves, we heal the world.  For as the body is only as healthy as its individual cells, the world is only as healthy as its individual souls.” It’s no secret that in the year 2022, our world is not healthy.  It hasn’t been healthy for aContinue reading “Why is Healing Important?”

The Danger of Letting Others Define Your Success

Hi, my name is Lisa Futscher, and I’m a 38 year old soon-to-be author.  I’ve always known that I wanted to write a book, but looking back, I see now that the main hindrance has been that I allowed others’ definition of success to prevent me from actualizing my own.  Don’t let others’ definition ofContinue reading “The Danger of Letting Others Define Your Success”

Why It’s Okay to Take a Step Back

After a two year hiatus from the blog, I am back!  I plan to post to this blog and my social media with regularity.  But I would like to address why I have been quiet on here and what I’ve learned. Before the pandemic, I was a direct sales consultant, hoping to become an author.Continue reading “Why It’s Okay to Take a Step Back”

How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

“Comparison is the thief of joy.” Comparing yourself to others is self-destructive. It comes from fear of not being good enough. This post provides 10 steps to help you stop comparing yourself.