Author Archives: Tracey Jackson
MAKE EACH STONE YOUR OWN
“If you can see your path laid out in front of you step by step, you know it’s not your path. Your own path you make with every step you take. That’s why it’s your path.” Ever since I first read this quote by Joseph Campbell it has been reverberating in my mind. I think about in terms of my own life, as one is apt to do. And more importantly, at the moment, I can’t help but… Read More
WHEN GRATEFUL DOESN’T WORK
Yes, of course this is a site all about Gratitude and Trust, but if we are going to be honest there are times when that duo has no choice but to be replaced by other feelings. It does not mean they don’t return. It does not mean we do not strive to make them as Paul says the “ the track our choo choo runs on.” But sometimes the train pulls into a sucky station, a stop that doesn’t… Read More
Tracey and Paul Featured on Galleycat / Mediabistro
Galleycat / Mediabistro announced Tracey Jackson and Paul Williams’ book deal for Gratitude and Trust: Recovery Is Not Just for Addicts. Here is an excerpt from the article: Songwriter Paul Williams and screenwriter Tracey Jackson landed a book deal with Blue Rider Press, writing about recovery and addiction. Gratitude and Trust: Recovery Is Not Just for Addicts will come out in fall 2014. According to the release, the book will include “the knowledge Paul has gained in the two decades he has… Read More
ROUND TUIT
TODAY TRACEY AND PAUL BLOG ON THE SAME TOPIC Six months ago my son Cole, a magnificent example of a well-tuned mind and body, observed my lumpy presence poured into too tight Levis and commented, “Dad, you’re beginning to look like a cookie jar.” I glanced at the mirror where I got a decent view of my shoes, well hidden with various other body parts under my bulging belly. Not a pretty sight. It could have been that glaring,… Read More
CALM IN THE MIDST OF CHAOS
We are all working on calming down; at least I’m assuming we are. I know I am. I’m trying to minimize those cortisol surging moments, many of which I bring on myself. It’s easy being calm in when all is smooth and serene, It’s easy being calm when the world isn’t yelling in your ear. But how about in the midst of the nerve wracking, hand ringing, sometimes almost rage inducing life scenarios? I’m not talking about the big stuff.… Read More
MAKE FRIENDS WITH YOUR MIND
Last weekend I was reunited with my friend Peter after not seeing him for a year and a half. Peter is a fascinating man, who happens to be a masterful haircutter. Peter has been cutting my hair for many years. Peter is also deeply spiritual. In fact the reason I had not seen him was Peter took off from his successful career (he also had his own reality show) and spent the last eighteen months in an ashram in India.… Read More
NO ONE LIKES THE CENTER
I was not going to use yesterday’s affirmation for my blog today, but in keeping with the pattern of my morning I can’t locate the Joseph Campbell quote we were going to post. And I happen to be on an airplane that has no Wi-Fi. Though the sentiment works perfectly for me today. The truth is we can all be selfish jackasses. The secret is taking responsibility, owning it and righting it immediately if not sooner. I wish there was… Read More
IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT US
Normally there will be no posts on Sunday, but we wanted to take a moment and thank all of you who signed up so quickly to be a part of our online community. Paul and I are overwhelmed by the response and excited by the opportunity to share and be a part of your lives on this journey of gratitude and trust. There are so many places to hang out on the web and the fact you all chose… Read More
Tracey and Paul at the #140Conf
Tracey Jackson and Paul Williams will be speaking at the 140 Characters Conference on the topic: Something Needs To Change And It’s Probably Me. June 18-19, 2013 Exact date/time TBA 92nd Street Y The core focus of #140Conf will be Health, Wellness, Fitness and Food while also looking at fitness gadgets, related mobile apps and related technologies.