From Her Journal

Arrogance, Wearing Insecurity's Clothes

Makari | The Notebooks: From Her Journal — "I'm performing my insecurity here, aren't I? A little theater. Even as I write about my creative doubts, I…

Nov 18 •

Trusting What Shows Up First

Makari | The Notebooks: From Her Journal — The Drift Begins (formerly titled “I No Longer Fight My Schedule”) — What if your best work isn't the one you…

Aug 8 •

For the Right Readers, and the Wrong Ones Too

Makari | The Notebooks: From Her Journal — Spiral — This spiral from The Notebooks explores what it means to write for resonance: to stay open, keep…

Jul 30 •

Every Creation is Meaningful, Right?

Makari | The Notebooks: From Her Journal — One sentence. Two wordings. A surprising difference in who it welcomed. A reflection on connection, clarity…

Jul 25 •

Note to Self: On the Idea of Mistakes

Makari | The Notebooks: From Her Journal — Is creating only for yourself really a mistake? In this personal note, I reflect on reframing creative…

Jul 20 •

Say Sorry. It’s for Your Benefit

Makari | The Notebooks: From Her Journal | What Does an “I’m Sorry” Buy You — Even When It’s Fake? — I've always avoided apologies—they felt like…

Jul 13 •

Dear Mind: On Holding Two Streams (Part 2)

Makari | The Notebooks: From Her Journal — Letters to Self

Jul 11 •

Dear Mind: On Holding Two Streams (Part 1)

Makari | The Notebooks: From Her Journal — Letters to Self — What happens when your stories give you that look—"don't assume we'll be here when you…

Jul 10 •

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