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Why Do Writers Write?

November 19, 2019March 7, 2020 Author_Joanne_Reed 4 Comments

Why do writers write? Writers start writing in solitude but once the work is done writers wish for their words…

How to Have Superpowers and Remain Resolutely Human.

August 10, 2019March 7, 2020 Author_Joanne_Reed 13 Comments

Superpowers How to have superpowers? Galileo said: “Books are our sole means of having superhuman powers while remaining resolutely human.…

About the Book

#1 Spot! Sweet! Thank you to my French readers for keeping me there!

August 6, 2019March 7, 2020 Author_Joanne_Reed 25 Comments

Thank you to my French readers! The American Poet and writer James Baldwin said, "you don't decide to become a…

The Art of Living in Uncertain Times
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The world has gone scary and crazy, there is an invisible threat, bearing the name COVID-19, that is lurking everywhere …
The Art of Acceptance
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Our Quest for happiness is perhaps instinctual, deriving from our earliest experiences for pleasure and gratification. Anyone who’s familiar with …
Five Ways to Celebrate Equality with International Women’s Day
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International Women’s Day is celebrated globally to highlight prominent women and their achievements. Every year Women’s International Day has a …
Things to be Grateful For
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It’s become a well-accepted concept that practicing gratitude, whether it’s internalized or externalized, can have a number of positive psychological …
Happy Valentine’s Day Message
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Happy Valentine’s day! The 14th of February is that special time of the year when we celebrate love and romance, …
The Art of Being Still
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Stillness means to be steady while the world spins around you. Socrates tells us that philosophy begins with wonder, and …
Why Do People Do the Things They Do?
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At the end of an otherwise successful interview for a senior position at a new company a candidate was asked,…… …
Do You Know Who You Are?
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Do you know who you are? It sounds like an easy question, but if you spend a little bit of …
Laughter is the Best Medicine
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When people are asked what’s important in their lives, they often mention humor. Humor and laughter bring the pleasure of…… …
How To Define Success?
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Christopher Isaac "Biz" Stone is the Co-Founder of Twitter, who once said: “Timing, perseverance and ten years of trying will…… …
Why New Year Resolutions Are Doomed to Fail
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Happy New Year! We've left the last decade behind us and are entering a new one. Every year millions will…… …
The Gift of Clarity
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The festive season is upon us, a time for celebrations, seasonal gatherings and exchange of gifts. For the little ones,…… …
The Art of Wearing Hats
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If you look down at what you are wearing, I guess you see a top and a bottom, if yes,…… …
The Art of Living from A Dog’s Perspective
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The Art of Living from A Dog’s Perspective I was asked by Sue Vincent to write an article for her…… …
Why Do Writers Write?
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Why do writers write? Writers start writing in solitude but once the work is done writers wish for their words…… …
Celebrating Remembrance Day – 11 November
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Today, 11th November, we are celebrating Remembrance Day, it is a day of commemoration and the occasion to remember the…… …
Life’s Better in a Bikini
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“Life's better in a bikini.” Why do women wear bikinis? Well as being comforting and empowering, they are just so…… …
Riding A Motorbike Makes Me Happy
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“Riding a motorbike makes me happy.” There, I said it, and before I finish this post, I’m sure I’ll say…… …
Advice from Goddess Athena – How to Find Your Passion
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Goddess Athena is back with advice on how to find your passion! If you’ve read my previous articles, you’d know…… …
What is Your Superpower? Multitasking or Mindfulness?
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Distracted Multitasker or Mindful Zen Master An indisputable fact about modern life is how busy everyone seems to be. There…… …
Why Do We Cry? The Art of Shedding Tears
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Why Do We Cry? The Art of Shedding Tears Charles Darwin once declared emotional tears purposeless, and nearly 150 years…… …
Quotes to Think About – What the World Needs
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Quotes to Think About “The World needs able men and women, people who can do things that are thoroughly worthwhile;…… …
Charlie Chaplin Self Love Poem and the Subtle Art of Myth Busting
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Charlie Chaplin Self Love Poem There are rafts of articles and posts online about Charlie Chaplin being the author of…… …
8 Types of Love – Which One Are You?
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Falling in or out of love is one of the strongest emotions that people can experience. Love can be kind. …
Why Things Are Not Always What They Seem
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"Why things are not always what they seem; first appearance deceive many, the intelligence of a few perceive what has…… …
Don’t Worry Be Happy – The Benefits of Music
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'Don’t Worry Be Happy’ is a popular song by Bobby McFerrin; its lyrics go like this: “Here is a little song…… …
Being in a State of Flow. The Key to Happiness?
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A ‘best moment’ describes an optimal state of consciousness where we feel and perform at our best. If you have…… …
A Compass to a Meaningful Life
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For a writer, book reviews can open doors to new and bigger audiences; writers know it, readers know it, publishers…… …
Positivity vs. Negativity – Battle of the Fittest
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Martial Arts Art takes many forms; as an author, I consider myself an artist. In my free time, I am…… …
How to Have Superpowers and Remain Resolutely Human.
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Superpowers How to have superpowers? Galileo said: “Books are our sole means of having superhuman powers while remaining resolutely human.…… …
Understanding The Psychology of Willful Blindness
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The very fact that willful blindness is willed makes it interesting to understand the psychology of willful blindness. 20/20 vision…… …
Athena Goddess of War
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Last week I was in Madrid, one of Europe’s most amazing cities, exciting and dynamic, with beautiful architecture everywhere you…… …
Advice From Athena Goddess of Wisdom – Navigating Choppy Waters
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Life is full of ups and downs; one day we can be sitting on top of the world and the …
Goddess Athena – Be Like a River
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Humans are emotional in nature. They have a tendency to react to events in an emotional manner through feelings of …
Activate Your Own Fountain of Youth
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The Fountain of Youth Legend For centuries the Quest for eternal youth, immortality, or 'just' a prolonged life has been…… …