Knowledge, one of Merlin’s magical words, is so much more than just the things you learn by sitting in a classroom…
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Merlin’s Seven Magical Words: Wonder
There is intentionality in Wonder, though it is not something you seek. It calls you to question, to explore, to investigate. To wonder is to open the doorway to imagination.
Death, Soft on the Snow
In 2017, I wrote this poem to celebrate winter in Colorado. In sharing it with you here, I hope to encourage you to look around and find inspiration from your surroundings. The smallest thing – even a footprint in the snow – can lead to creativity!
Gratitude: The Path to a Meaningful – and Magical – Life
All of us have hidden struggles – and hidden potential. And all of us, like the great wizard Merlin, have something special within us. No matter how many obstacles we face, we still have the ability to reach for the stars. We can strive, create, love, hope, sing, be kind, and work to build a better world.
The Journey Back – How a Bowl of Noodles Led to a Lifelong Friendship
I’ve been fortunate enough to travel to many amazing places over the years, from exotic and remote countries around the globe to vibrant cities and wilderness areas here in the USA. And I’ve found that whether I’m in the Himalayas, Africa, or New York City, each place I visit leaves its mark on my soul.
The Crazy Story of How I Met Madeleine L’Engle
If you walk in the direction of your dreams, you open yourself to serendipity, and good things will happen. Maybe the best example I can give you of this is how I met Madeleine L’Engle.
A Letter to My Readers in China
In advance of the publication of the Merlin Saga in China at the end of this month, I wrote the following letter for my Chinese readers. If you’re in China or you enjoy reading in Mandarin Chinese, I hope you’ll consider picking up these new editions.