Just Keep Creating. My motto forever.

Just Keep Creating. No matter what. Life is full of ups and downs and unexpected twists and turns. Sometimes things will seem totally torn apart and destroyed. And we can sit and feel the experience, and no matter how difficult, can continue to ask ourselves? What do I need now? What do I want now? …

How to restore your energy after a difficult day

So even if life is generally great, we all have a tough day (or many) from time to time. Whatever the trigger or compounding factors that lead up to the overwhelm, frustration, or defeat, it usually leaves us feeling exhausted and confused. Someone said something insulting to you, traffic was really bad and set your …

Need some encouragement?

My favorite definition of encouragement is: to inspire with courage, spirit or hope. Recently I went through what I can only describe as a “dark night of the soul,” where you experience something so painful, often rooted in your own deepest fears and self-doubt, triggered by something or someone outside of yourself. It was a …

You Are FREE!

You are FREE! Well, you are! Right now, in this moment (and every moment), YOU ARE FREE. Free to be YOU. Free to love. Free to rise. Free to fall. Free to feel. Free to succeed. Free to be confused. Free to create. Free to destroy. You. Are. Free. Do you fear your freedom? Do …

Recipe for a Good Day: Classical Creative

Classical Creative Ingredients: Mini cleanse (rinse face, change clothes, shower etc. anything to feel fresh) Big glass of water Your favorite sketchbook, journal, etc. Muzio Clementi radio or similar lively classical piano Guidelines: Nothing bad can come of this recipe, in any order, combination, or amount. I feel good with at least 10 minutes, 20 …

Recipe for a Good Day: Magical & Wise

Magical Day Ingredients: *Loreeena McKinnet music or other peaceful sounds. *Candles, essential oils, whatever “goodies” you’ve got on hand *Sage or other dried herb bundle (you can even make one from dry sage leaves you can find at the grocery store) *Create a (literal or imaginary) sacred circle of space around yourself, envisioning a wash …

Recipe for a Good Day: Funky Creative Tribal

Ingredients: *Funky house clothes, comfortable *Broom & dustpan *Blank paper, canvas, favorite untensil/medium *Depending on your music tastes: Goddess Alchemy Project, Djembe Tribal Drumming, or Drum ‘n’Rhythm on Pandora *Optional: A lit candle, or essential oils (try orange or lemon), your favorite scarf or necklace or other Directions: Get comfy, put on your favorite feel-good funky …

Recipe for a Good Day: Earth Connection

Earth Connection Ingredients: Bare feet, light comfortable clothing (indoors or outdoors) a sage bundle, burning (optional) any plant life/earth/soil/stones silence, or if you want some music to help set the vibe, try Drum ‘n’ Rhythm or Peace music Directions: as much physical contact or space sharing you can create the better, or simply continually envision and …

Recipe for a Good Day: Peace of Mind

Peace of Mind Ingredients: a shower, or at least a splash of water on your face deep, slow breaths smile, feel easy about this moment the mantras “all is well” or “I am safe” or “I am peace” move your hands around, massage them gently, massage your face muscles breathe in peace, and then exhale …

Being Here AND There: The Beauty of Transition

Sooo… I usually do NOT like the word transition. Feeling in limbo can be so uncomfortable, as if we are neither here nor there. I’ve felt this MANY times in my life. Wanting to feel solid, HOME, clear and yet feeling that uncertain floatiness (technical term here) and oh the waiting! Well, I want to …

My Two Secrets to Living a Joyful Life

Life has been both simple and wonderful lately. So much magic to be found, manifestations abound, things are simply flowing. Sure, there are challenges and hiccups that throw me off track at times, but I’ve got a few tricks up my sleeve for handling those.  The number one secret that has kept me “on track” …