by Havi Brooks | Jul 21, 2010 | my personal practice
Background: the metaphor technique is something I’ve adapted from Suzette Haden Elgin’s teachings. It’s an amazing tool for destuckifying. It’s also how I discovered that I work on a pirate ship and defeated the hackers. And cured my fear of...
by Havi Brooks | May 31, 2010 | biggification
So yes. While I do talk a lot about biggification, the whole thing started as a joke. When I launched this site nearly five years ago, I read piles of business advice, only to start really losing patience. The neverending litany of think big think big just felt so...
by Havi Brooks | May 24, 2010 | stuff I think about
Notes: when I talk about fun-brewing, that’s what most people call fundraising (but more fun). The barn going up here is the delightful and kooky Playground. I’m not actually having a baby. Metaphor! Selma is my duck. If you’re only going to click on...
by Havi Brooks | May 5, 2010 | biggification
We talk a lot here about how scary it can be to be seen. Also about the longing to be seen — seen by certain people. To be acknowledged for what you have done or who you are. The safety of not being found versus the desire to be found. I’ve written about...
by Havi Brooks | Apr 4, 2010 | stuff I think about
Personal ads! They’re … personal! Very. So my itty bitty personal ads made me realize that it’s time to make a regular practice of trying to feel okay asking for stuff. Even when the asking thing feels weird and conflicted. Ever since I posted the...
