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Finding Support When You Need It Most, Part II: Yin and Yang
Yin and Yang are opposing energies that, when present in equal amounts, complement each other to create wholeness and balance. The same is t

Lisa Whalen
Dec 17, 20193 min read


Finding Key Sources of Support, Part I
I’ve also been lucky to discover another source of support, one that should have been obvious but that I didn’t expect: books. Two have been

Lisa Whalen
Nov 29, 20193 min read


Surfacing from an Eating Disorder's Depths
Becoming whole has made me more comfortable in my skin when I’m alone and more authentic when I’m with others. Most importantly, being open

Lisa Whalen
Nov 2, 20193 min read


My Journey Processing Loss as an INFJ
Processing loss as an INFJ on the Meyers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator

Lisa Whalen
Dec 18, 20183 min read


Write Like a Charlie Horse, Not a Charley Horse
How learning to ride horses can aid learning to trust the creative process for writing.

Lisa Whalen
Aug 29, 20184 min read


Honeymoons and Falling Pianos: Recover Your Writing Self
A trip to New York and return home give me new insight into work, recreation, and the creative process.

Lisa Whalen
Oct 25, 20174 min read


Acknowledgement as Empowerment
Look to shapes in nature for creativity and overcoming flaws.

Lisa Whalen
Jan 12, 20174 min read
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