Life's Negotiations

Sitting on the fence about a big decision? So was I.

I'm writing from my new space in Bethesda, MD. I just relocated my PR consulting and life coaching businesses from Manhattan, NY after a long journey this year of sitting on the fence.

What helped me to focus and decide unequivocally that this was the time and place to move, were two things.

Do you ever ask yourself: Am I crazy?

Bad news: you probably are.

Good news: so is everyone else.

Drawing negative space, in art class lingo, is about seeing the space between objects as having the same dimensions and depth as the objects themselves.

When you draw this, it often looks strange. Like a bunch of disconnected shapes.

It's a good exercise because it trains your creative mind to see all that's happening in front of you and recognize that all of it is useful to capturing your subject.

The relationship between mass and space is valuable outside of art too. I was thinking about it after my morning run.

I love gifts. Too bad I'm not good at receiving them.

It's not that I don't like the present, card, compliment, or gesture. I actually freak out about how to respond to the generosity.

Partly it's because I don't feel I've done enough to deserve the thoughtfulness. That there are unspoken requirements that must be lived up to before a gift can be received.

I'm excited to introduce my new life coaching brand: Simply Leap. It has been months in the making - building a web presence that is both professional and playful. Two sides to me and to our clients and readers.

The name implies a simple act to go after what you want. It can be a huge step into the unknown. "I know I want this so I'm just going after it."

Simply Leap though also refers to subtle shifts you make in your perspective to create room for opportunity. The About page says it all.