It had been a typical day of my being on the phone nearly nonstop, negotiating deals and working with real estate clients. By the time I arrived at The Bascom art campus, I felt as if my brain was glowing (and not in a good way). I walked inside the building and inhaled the art that filled the main floor gallery. When I saw the grinning face of my ...
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Stop Punishing Yourself
In early June, I brought home a scrumptious ball of white and yellow fur with giant paws -- my sweet golden retriever puppy, Sophie. It had been almost ten years since I'd had a dog, and nearly 24 years since I'd had a puppy. I had a lot to relearn and fast! I took the advice of the breeder and watched a wonderful DVD series on puppy ...
Sobriety & Staying out of the Creativity Doom Loop
I believe that the most sacred thing you can do for yourself is to protect your energy. By establishing and keeping consistent with healthy habits and rituals, you give yourself the opportunity to live a clear, focused, and happy life. You also "set the table" for the muse and open your own innate, divine channels to creativity. Conversely, a foggy ...
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Creating into Courage
“Creativity takes courage.” ~ Henri Matisse We are masters at holding ourselves back. And when it comes to our creative expression, it seems that we are hit with a triple dose of second guessing, Resistance, procrastination, Imposter Syndrome, and paralyzing fear of truly being seen. What if this thing we want to do more than anything else ...
