“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 nameless face, their outward appearance causing nothing to… Read More
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 a creator. A life where I am not creating—new words, books, art, projects, recipes, gardens, photography, and helping clients and friends design their own creative lives—is… Read More
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 who thought my back would… Read More