Bird of Paradise

  After a restless night with many thoughts running through my head, I turned to the therapy and medicine to be found in art and nature. I didn’t really do so with that in mind, but that’s what happened, as … Continued

Fish Phenomena

Riding the waves… of the creative process! Who knows what I’m talking about? I admit that sometimes the creative process can get frustrating, such as when it feels like a big messy mix of beauty and chaos! Then, the magic happens … Continued

Witness the Wonder

Ahhh…. I love this time of year as the seasons start to change here in the southern Blue Ridge mountains (kind of on the edge of the Smoky Mountains) with misty mornings and even a visit from a black bear … Continued

Be Free

I wonder how this one may speak to you?   I didn’t paint it with Independence day in mind. Yet, as synchronicity happens, I painted it earlier this week as my self care act/time of the day. It was such … Continued

Worthy of Joy (& Book Give-Aways!)

Choosing the stories of our own lives with awareness and bravery… choosing joy… an encouraging conversation with Laura Di Franco, MPT, Author of Brave Healing, A Guide For Your Journey (BraveHealer.com) and Julia Ostara, Author of The Girl who Dances … Continued

Honoring Intuition, Creativity, and Life

Ahhh…. it’s such a blessing when we can pause to take a deep breath and to honor and appreciate our lives. This is the time of year here in the northern hemisphere when the days grow shorter, the house grows cozier … Continued

Muchness

“‎You’re not the same as you were before,” he said. You were much more… muchier… you’ve lost your muchness.” ― Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Have you ever felt that way? I’ve totally been there! I’ve felt lost and adrift trying … Continued