Winters’ Day In
Conversations on life, faith, stories, and creativity from author Talena Winters.
Pour a cuppa and stay awhile.
Impostor Syndrome, P.T. Barnum & the Enneagram
My latest bout with Impostor Syndrome led to some interesting discoveries about how Impostor Syndrome and Enneagram Type might work together.
Learning to Follow
Maybe the overwhelm is from taking on things that weren’t mine to bear?
God Rest Ye Merry: Our Return to Celebrating Christmas
Why we celebrated Christmas for the first time in eighteen years, and some thoughts about changing perspectives.
Weird Things I'm Grateful For: Toilets
Sometimes it helps to count your blessings. One of the biggest that doesn’t deserve nearly enough attention: indoor plumbing. Can I get an amen?
Remembering Me
“Do you remember who I am?” Mom asks.
I don’t bother asking Grandma if she remembers me. She hasn’t recognized me as her granddaughter for years.
Keep Calm and Be Like the Doctor
“We’re all stories in the end. Make it a good one.” - the 11th Doctor
A repost from my newsletter with some inspiration from Doctor Who about the times we’re in and how to win the war.
Take Another Step
You are only one step away from being one step closer to your goal. Take another step today.
Like a Phoenix
When I crashed and burned, it made room for a new paradigm—accepting who I am as an artist and what I truly want from my life. This year is looking brighter already.
Turning Points
In which I talk about When Words Collide, the hierarchy my kids used to survive the weekend (and provide therapy fodder for later), the Adventures of Hagrid and Dumbledore, and purple hair. Also, a sneak peek at what’s coming next ‘round these parts.
Joshua Pantalleresco: Blessing the Broken Road
Writer and podcaster Joshua Pantalleresco has had more than a few unexpected twists and turns in his life, but he’s learned to embrace change and opportunities when they come… and has usually been grateful he has.
The Secret to Breaking Writer's Block: Do It Anyway; Also, an update.
Whether it’s fitness, professional, emotional, or spiritual goals—the only way to reach them is to do the work, whether you feel like it or not. The same is true for Writer’s Block. And, since it’s been a while, there are updates on multiple topics in this post.
Please, Get Uncomfortable
Christians tend to grab a flag—and a sword and pitchfork—whenever we perceive that our “rights” or our “faith” are being threatened. But as the standard-bearers of Christ, are we really crusading for what we think we are?