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The Thrivival blog explores the intangible elements of multi-dimensional reality, including spirituality, creativity, infinity, eternity, and unity—all in the now.

Though some of the thoughts are self-contained, many are connected through themes into Thrivival Series. All Thrivival thoughts endeavour to express visionary activism—dreaming a new world into manifestation. We hope you enjoy exploring Thrivival with us—and discover that it is a safe place to land.

Most Recent Thrivival Thoughts

It’s Magic. Really.

The book post entitled "Phoenix Slouching" introduces the novel’s first reference to an extraordinary event, occurring in an otherwise mundane existence and places it within the genre of Magic Realism.

Jan 10, 2015 | 1 min read

The Novel "Life By Fire" Commentary Intertextuality

“The Second Coming” William Butler Yeats

In the novel post "Phoenix Slouching", I reference this poem by William Butler Yeats.

Jan 9, 2015 | 1 min read

The Novel "Life by Fire"Life by Drowning Magic Realism

Phoenix Slouching

Tuesday, February 13, 2007: I awaken to the offensively chipper chatter of morning show hosts from the clock radio at my husband’s bedside. Pulling up my knees, I withdraw deeper into the dark, warm covers and lift them over the back of my head, relieved when he hits “snooze” and heads to the bathroom. A ten-minute reprieve.

Jan 9, 2015 | 4 min read

The Novel "Life by Fire"Life by Drowning

Phoenix Dreaming

Monday, February 12, 2007: Death by fire. I dream of dying in a burst of flames. Searing heat traveling from my feet, up my legs, swirling around me. Hot, dry, release. My soul purified by fire—a quick, dramatic death, nothing left but ash. The antithesis of my life.

Jan 8, 2015 | 3 min read

The Novel "Life By Fire" Commentary Literary Style & Theory

Every Word Counts

Lance Armstrong’s Motto: Every second counts. My Motto: Every word counts. Write once. Edit ad nauseam.

Jan 7, 2015 | 1 min read

The Novel "Life by Fire"

Preface: Birth of a Story

Saturday, July 25, 2009: I lay face forward, sprawled across a pile of pillows, eyes shut, as another wave of contraction shudders through my core. My mouth opens wide into an O and I feel a deep long loud “ooooohhhhh” pass over my lips. Deep breath in, deep breath...

Jan 6, 2015 | 2 min read

The Novel "Life By Fire" Commentary Literary Style & Theory