April 3rd, 2026

Secret Lives: Gleaning Tips from Our Imaginary Selves

“Inside myself is a place where I live all alone and that’s where you renew your springs that never dry up.”

Pearl S. Buck (American Writer and Novelist; June 26th, 1892 ~ March 6th, 1973)

“Each of us leads many lives vicariously and often simultaneously. By acknowledging our secret lives and tapping into the wisdom of our imaginary alter egos, we can glean tips to help us develop our own personal sense of style.”

“Now write down who you’d be if not you. Now write down your secret selves.”

“Before my story began…” (Heather Houston 4-3-22)

• Singer (Heather Houston 4-3-22)
• Writer (Heather Houston 4-3-22)
• Musician (Heather Houston 4-3-22)
• Own a pair of snappy cowboy boots (Heather Houston 4-3-26)
• Build a daily medicine bag and learn native medicinal healing (Heather Houston 4-3-26)
• Get or have made a cool signature hat (Heather Houston 4-3-26)
• Make some moccasins (Heather Houston 4-3-26)

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–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 105-106 of 501.

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