As is typical in midlife, I’ve recently been adjusting to a shift in one of my cherished relationships. I kept asking myself how I might make it be more like how it was before, but I eventually realized that was the wrong question. When I shifted my question away from the outcome and toward what […]
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Reclaiming yourself: The power of taking off the “good masks”
Unmasked by Sarah Russell I shivered when I took them off, those masks of forty years — goodgirlgooddaughtergoodstudentgoodwifegoodmother goodgoodgood. I stood naked in a new day. Who was left? Could I find her? Would I love her? Would anyone? I set out to build a woman without masks. It took a while. I lost people […]
Cultivating creativity: Finding inspiration in everyday choices
Even if you’ve never thought of yourself as creative, creativity is available to us all. You might already be drawn to a new artistic pursuit such as painting, drawing, crafting, pottery, or dance. But being creative is different from being artistic, and not being interested in making art is no reason to think you can’t […]
I'm Sara Smeaton, a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, writer, and workshop leader. I work with thoughtful people seeking a creative and meaningful path in a complex world. I'm known for my intuitive and rigorous approach, creative tools, and deep listening, and I help people move forward with creativity, clarity, and integrity.