Life is our greatest teacher. How do we learn? By trial and error, of course. Just when we think we have things figured out, something happens that was not in our plan. It diverts our attention, time and energy. And, … Continued
You have my FULL permission to feel what you feel when you feel it. And don’t you dare stifle your emotions because it makes someone else uncomfortable. Let those tears flow, damn it! For those of you who know of … Continued
A Reading Meditation Meditation grants us with the blessing to see the true essence of Self. A reading meditation is similar to a verbal meditation in the same way you allow your imagination to create a vision of a loving … Continued
Gratitude is an emotion expressing appreciation. An individual can feel grateful for the things they have acquired, experienced, received, given and so much more. The key word is feel. Gratitude an emotion that radiates a unique vibration of love in all … Continued
When I read the following quote on Kelley Grimes’ blog post titled “Are You Exactly Where You Need To Be?“, I felt a whoosh of energy flow through every cell in my body. There’s something weaved into Amy’s words that … Continued
I hesitated to find the broken art bowl on the shelf of fired ceramics Monday evening. I admit I had to work up a bit of courage. What was I afraid of? Why did it matter so much to me … Continued
My voice wavered with embarrassment Monday evening as I over-explained to Kristine the cobbled up mess of the bowl I held, Gently, Kristine took the bowl from me and set it in the kiln for bisque firing. Desperate to show … Continued
The bowl began as a beautiful, freehand creation. As I rolled out each worm-like element and shaped it, a whimsical (with a touch of elegance) design appeared. I continued to build the bowl one wormy piece at a time. Now…it … Continued
Creating art is about the process one goes through as the piece reveals itself in physical form. What did the artist experience? What emotions were evoked? Was the creative process peaceful and meditative, or a tool to silence pain and … Continued
It’s no secret that 2017 has been an emotionally challenging year thus far. I have bathed in emotions I had no comprehension existed. No matter how hard I try to live my life in motion, the loss of my oldest … Continued