Most of what we say and do is not essential. If you can eliminate it, you will have more time and more tranquility. Ask yourself at every moment, ‘Is this necessary?” —Marcus Aurelius, Meditations Marcus Aurelius, a philosopher and Roman Emperor, 161-180 CE, wrote the quote above. His words hold as much truth and power today as they did back… Read More
The Creative Cave
To choose art means to turn one’s back on the world, or at least on certain of its distractions. ~Melvin Maddocks I have spent more time than usual these last few weeks in the cave. The Cave, otherwise known as my art studio/office is where I hang the DO NOT DISTURB sign so I can do the genius work—and concentrate… Read More
The Courage to Jump
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. ~Unknown Author How excited are you to get out of bed every day and go to work? On a scale from one to ten how would you rate it? About as excited as getting a root canal? Or are you one of the… Read More