“See with every turning day, how each season makes a child of you again, wants you to become a seeker after rainfall and birdsong, watch now, how it weathers you to a testing in the tried and true, admonishes you with each falling leaf, to be courageous, to be something that has come through, to…
Creativity
Scenius & Solitude
Individuals immersed in a productive scenius will blossom and produce their best work. When buoyed by scenius, you act like genius. Your like-minded peers, and the entire environment inspire you.” ~ Kevin Kelly For as long as I can remember, the image of a secluded cabin in the woods has caused my heart to skip a beat or two. In…
The Intention-Surrender Tug of War
I stood at the work table in the Taos art studio and looked down at my canvas. I had just completed sketching a design onto my canvas with a pencil, and even though it looked nothing like the sketch on my paper, I was pleased that I had some kind of structure in place before…
Be Willing to Be a Rookie
I am back to regular blogs after an extensive series of traveling adventures and Deep Dives into creative pursuits; I have learned so much and cannot wait to share it all with you! I’m writing this before dawn in Taos, New Mexico. Soon, the sun will rise over the mountains and will give a golden…
The Power of Your Story (without Preaching)
When I owned a real estate firm, I used to go into the local radio station to record a commercial each month. I enjoyed writing the copy and then having an opportunity to record in the studio with the station’s talented and fun DJ. Without fail, my first few takes were unusable, as I would…
Creativity, Minimalism, and Living Lightly
We arrived at the port on Ios after a day and a half on the water. As the ferry ramp lowered like a giant whale opening its mouth, I could see the village rising from sea level all the way to the top of the cliffs. I took in my first view of the iconic,…
