Fertile Ground {Painting Video & Poem}

As we transition into the New Year, may the seeds we’ve been tending grow on fertile ground. The following poem was inspired by the painting in the video. Fertile Ground by Jules Ostara Here, where rivers run deep You can … Continued

Untainted Love

This painting seems appropriate for the changing seasons and equinox coming this month. It was probably painted in the Spring over a year ago, yet it reminds me of the harvest season as well. It was inspired by the apple … Continued

Open Eyes ~ Poetic Photography Announcement

I hope that my offerings and presence honor, appreciate, explore, celebrate, share, and reflect sacred beauty and blessings in a wild, wonderful world and each of us. (Click any image to enlarge and view more clearly) The image above features … Continued

Lean in to the Sweet

Amidst a bittersweet life, I prefer to celebrate and lean in to the sweet. ? This painting and the playlist that goes with it helped remind me of that as the message emerged to “lean in… life is sweet.” (Please click to … Continued

June Solstice Thrive True E-Zine Gift

☆ Sweet Solstice and Fabulous Full Moon Blessings to You! ☆ The second free thrive true seasonal e-zine (digital magazine) gift is now available at thrivetrue.com/ezine! I sure hope you enjoy it. I’d be delighted if you choose to share it, too!  I am so very grateful … Continued

Impeccable Words

* Note: This blog post was written before moving from the Loving Rd domain/website to Thrive True for technical reasons and before adopting the pen name Julia Ostara (which is just 2 letters different than my married name and sounds … Continued

Art of Gratitude * Featured Artist Interview * Kimberly Ans

So thrilled to be Celebrating Life & the Art of Gratitude with 8 other lovely artists. I’ll be featuring an interview and info about each artist’s creative projects leading up to the start of the e-course on October 4th.  Kimberly … Continued

Art of Gratitude * Featured Artist Interview * Lara Cornell

So thrilled to be Celebrating Life & the Art of Gratitude with 8 other lovely artists. I’ll be featuring an interview and info about each artist’s creative projects leading up to the start of the e-course on October 4th.  Lara … Continued

Artsy Blog Hop – Part 1

I was asked to be part of this artsy blog hop, where we each answer the following questions and link to a few other blogs that inspire us.  Thanks to Marcia Beckett for inviting me to participate.  You can visit her blog … Continued