Frazzled

12 hours ago | medium.com | Paddy Murphy

A young monk must escape Ireland with a book that may not want to goThe monk who remembers too muchThe monastery stood on the edge of the world, or near enough. Low stone walls hunched against the salt wind, roof slates lifted and whispered by breath rolling in off of the Irish Sea. No clocks, no bells, just the slow drip of God through time and turf and scripture. The sheep bleated like souls in purgatory. The sea never stopped. The monk’s name was long lost to most of the men.

23 hours ago | medium.com | Paddy Murphy

Faith, Theft, and Flying Lions: The Strange Afterlife of Saint MarkThe multifaceted legacy of Saint MarkThe pigeons are still asleep, which is saying something, given their usual caffeine-like addled frenzy. Piazza San Marco lies draped in that weird Venetian light, the kind that makes you question if you’ve woken up inside a painting or a hangover. The basilica looms like a Byzantine fever dream, domes and arches dripping gold like a holy hallucination.

1 day ago | medium.com | Kristin Marquet

...I am so impressed with early-career authors who have written successful books. They are proof that it can be done. When I was in my twenties, I didn't believe that my take on anything would be very interesting to anyone because I didn't have life experience. I had a lot to learn before I had something to say, I figured. My advice to aspiring writers: don't wait for that great insight or perfect story to work your craft.

1 day ago | medium.com | Athalia Monae

Ok, thank you for that. Let's now jump to the primary focus of our interview. Let's begin with a basic definition so that we are all on the same page. How would you define an "Effective Communicator?" What are the characteristics of an effective communicator? An effective communicator is someone who is honest, authentic, and listens actively. They speak with clarity and focus on topics they know well, providing depth and insight.

1 day ago | medium.com | Athalia Monae

Thank you so much for joining us in this interview series. Before we dive into our discussion about networking, our readers would love to "get to know you" a bit better. Can you share with us the backstory about what brought you to your specific career path? Growing up in Savannah, Georgia, a close-knit community, surrounded by medical professionals and design-inclined, creative matriarchs, I was raised in a milieu where creativity was a refuge and caring for others was a core value.