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I’ve been touched by many traumas in my life. In addition to major traumas there have been the usual ups and downs. At this point I have a lot of tools for coming back into balance after upsets. And I’ve … Continue reading →

Here’s what’s on a yard sign in my neighborhood. Do we really want a return to normal? Isn’t it time we build something BETTER? Totally agree with that. Yet I do miss parts of my pre-2020 life, and it does … Continue reading →

The crazier the world gets, the more I need my home to be a place of peace and sanctuary. I have a very troubled relationship with my possessions. I have read many, many books and articles in my attempts to … Continue reading →

(Written Spring of 2020) Nothing like watching an episode of Hoarders to get me cracking on cleaning my house and finishing up those projects started back in January 2019 when Marie Kondo came out with her series Tidying Up With Marie … Continue reading →

What does success look like? You alone define what success means to you. I was asked a question today: “Several weeks from now, if you have successfully followed through, what does that accomplishment look and feel like?” Such a good … Continue reading →

Where do I find inspiration for my creative endeavors? Where do I find beauty? Where do I find something to smile about? Where do I find incredible color, pattern, design? Where do I find reminders to be grateful for the spirit … Continue reading →

This is a small sampling of the many flags, yard signs, flyers, sidewalk art, painted rocks, stickers, and phone pole flyers I’ve seen on walks through my neighborhood in the past few months. People are speaking out on Covid-19, the … Continue reading →

I look back on a life rich with learning, and one thing I’ve learned is that perspective can shift dramatically over time. What looks bad in the moment can turn out to be for the best. A big shift is … Continue reading →

  “If we see them on the street, if we read about them in the news, if we hear about them from our friends—if they come into our consciousness in any way—they are candidates for our loving-kindness and compassion. It’s … Continue reading →

In the words of Pinola Estes, these times call for each of us to “stand up and show our soul”. It makes perfect sense to me that so many people right now are reconnecting to their creative side. I spend time … Continue reading →