Writing the Soul

02/13/2019

I’m a huge fan of Marie Kondo and this acticle really resonates.

The combination of DNA testing and rediscovering family relics allowed me to fully appreciate my family’s geographical migration across continents. Letters, photos and belongings of my recent ancestors gave me a genuine appreciation for their hard work so future offspring would thrive. It’s comf...

05/11/2018

Interviewing him and writing his story has been quite the adventure! Almost done!

04/30/2018

I really enjoyed this clip of New York in 1911. Shows a glimpse into another world that we often hear about, but rarely have a chance to see.

Other than one or two of the world's supercentenarians, nobody remembers New York in 1911. Plenty of living historians and enthusiasts of the city have paid intensive attention to that booming time period when the city's population fast approached five million, but none experienced it first-hand.

02/15/2018

I had the privilege of joining the panel on this podcast on legacy cafe. It was about our keepsakes and how they help us tell our stories. I'd love if you can share this podcast with friends and family. And please do check out the other wonderful podcasts available!
https://legacycafe.org/keepsakes/

11/19/2017

Wondering if you should write your memoir? This might give you the nudge in the right direction:-)

Among the psychological benefits: It helps people make sense of their lives.

11/06/2017

Today my niece called me for some help with an essay based on her family history. It was such a joy to be able to pull up the stories she needed, stories I'd gotten from family members, some who are no longer with us today. There are so many people in our lives with stories and wisdom to share. Who can you call or visit to get those nuggets of history and make it your own?

10/17/2017

Save your past:
https://www.popsci.com/digitize-old-movies-music-photos

08/04/2017

Did you know you can rewrite your own life narrative and change your life in the process? This fascinating article tells you how.

http://ideas.ted.com/the-two-kinds-of-stories-we-tell-about-ourselves/?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_content=ideas-blog&utm_term=humanities

We’ve all created our own personal histories, marked by highs and lows, that we share with the world — and we can shape them to live with more meaning and purpose.

07/18/2017

06/15/2017

I had the privilege of interviewing this lovely woman today for a book I'm writing about her life. It's interviews like these that make me marvel how lucky I am to do the work I do.

05/21/2017

Can you spare less than 90 seconds to help me out? I just entered a business pitch competition and need votes:-)
It takes seconds to create an account, and my pitch is only 40 seconds long. Voting only takes moments more.
Thanks in advance!
And if you can share with people on your social media I would be doubly grateful 😀

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