by Samantha Wallen | Apr 22, 2020 | On Writing
Most mornings, I wake up in the dark, before sunrise, before the tasks of my day are expected to begin. I lie down on the musty area rug in my living room, rest on the earth, and make a practice of connecting to the immeasurable spaciousness that is at the heart of...
by Samantha Wallen | Apr 6, 2020 | On Writing
The writing process is more important than what you produce with your writing. April was National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo) and each April I commit to writing and publishing a poem every other day. It’s quite a challenge that pushes my creative process and...
by Samantha Wallen | Mar 26, 2020 | Featured, On Writing
For much of my life I’ve been trying to be “better.” My freshman year of college I made lists in my journal: 1. Quit Smoking 2. Eat healthier 3. Get a job 4. *Work harder and do my best in school * 5. Set time for myself everyday 6. Read more 7. Start meditating 8....
by Samantha Wallen | Mar 12, 2020 | On Writing
With a long list of “to-dos” for basic life survival, finding time to write can be a miracle. The paradox is, when you find time to write miracles happen. A client of mine recently told me how amazing it is to now be writing 15 minutes a day. She’s finding some...
by Samantha Wallen | Aug 11, 2017 | On Writing, Uncategorized
How You Can Use Writing to Cultivate Clarity & Ease in Uncertain Times Are you in the middle of change, transition, or uncertainty? Are there circumstances beyond your control forcing you out of something familiar—your home, your job, your relationship, your idea...
by Samantha Wallen | Aug 11, 2017 | Featured, On Writing, Uncategorized
Starting to write is always the hardest. There are so many possibilities, while at the same time it can feel like there are none. And your idea of what’s going to come out is never that same as what actually does. In my work as a writing coach and mentor, I’m always...
