Sometimes I Yell.

Sometimes I Yell

Part of my Authentic Self is that I Yell. Sometimes I use swear words too.  Not as a general rule, and if I’m using them, it’s a good idea that your feet should be running in the opposite direction, but yes, they have in fact been known to exit my mouth on occasion. It’s also [...]

If I Had no Fear… I’d Be Dancing

If I Had no Fear... I'd Be Dancing

  “What do you fear, lady?” Aragorn asked. “A cage,” Éowyn said. “To stay behind bars, until use and old age accept them, and all chance of doing great deeds is gone beyond recall or desire.” ~ J.R.R. Tolkein, The Return of the King   What do you fear, my dear friend? What shadows lurk [...]

Fountain of Spiritual Beauty

Fountain of Spiritual Beauty

      “The fountain of beauty is the heart, and every generous thought illustrates the walls of your chamber” —Frances Quarles   Have you ever been stunned by the spectacular beauty of someone, found yourself admiring them, only to realize their beauty faded as their spirit leaked through their skin? Have you ever walked past a [...]

How Do You WANT to Feel?

How Do YOU Want To Feel?

Learning to manage your emotions is a life-long practice. Don’t expect overnight success.

The Zen of Creation

The Zen of Creation

“Don’t seek, don’t search, don’t ask, don’t knock, don’t demand – relax. If you relax, it comes. If you relax, it is there. If you relax, you start vibrating with it.”  ~Osho I am an artist. A life where I am not creating—new words, new art, new recipes, new gardens, new photography—is frankly unthinkable. I [...]