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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

We Are the Human Spirit

We Are the Human Spirit

I used to be a runner. Not much of a runner, but a runner, just the same. Due to a bad back and asthma,  I was a plodder, happily keeping pace with the other five and six-hour runners as we crossed the marathon finish line with red faces and exhausted bodies, despite the warnings from well-intentioned friends [...]

You are a Radiant Spiritual Being

You Are A Spiritual Radiant Being

I am doing a 21-day morning meditation with Oprah and Deepak Chopra. If you want to start a meditation practice, this one is free, easy to get into and very inspiring. Give it a try. On Day Six, Oprah begins the Daily Message with the following message, “Each one of us is a radiant spiritual [...]