Ever since I have been working with coaches, they have impressed on me the importance of knowing my WHY behind the WHAT I do. They might not have always used that word. After all, I have formally been coached, one way or another since 1999. And…have invested in countless programs, classes, certifications and training before and during that. Words like,… Read More
The Power of Doing Less
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


