There was a cricket in my basement last night. I know, because I heard him singing. There are spiders in my basement too. In fact, there are studies that have shown that you are never more than ten feet away from a spider (some studies say three feet). Luckily I am normally able to go... Continue Reading →
The Magic Word
THE ARTIST I am the artist and the art. My life is a canvass And I stand before it, tools in hand Creating a world within a world within a life Wielding the brushes of belief and intention Brushes dipped in the pigments of emotion and experience Smoothing in highlights of happiness and love And... Continue Reading →
Five Tips for Mastering Mindfulness
To see a world in a grain of sand, And a heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand, And eternity in an hour. ~ William Blake Learning to listen to that still small voice inside your head; that prompting that tells you whether or not the decision you are... Continue Reading →
Authentic Living 104: Taking Responsibility
Look around you. That’s right, I’m talking to you. Stop what you’re doing right now. Put down your pen; your iPhone; your preconceived notions of what your life is supposed to look like and take a look at what it actually consists of. Is this what you were expecting? Be honest now, it’s just... Continue Reading →
In Pursuit of the Unobtainable
I am haunted by moths. All summer and autumn long they find me. Every time I enter my bedroom after sunset I am greeted by moths fluttering against the outside of my bedroom window; clinging to the screen; drawn by the promise of the warmth and light inside. They fling themselves against my window pane... Continue Reading →
Authentic Living 103: the Secret of Syncronicity
Are You Looking for Answers? For those who are feeling the urge to begin living an authentic life, chances are that you are feeling a bit frustrated. After all, you know that you want something more. You know that you are ready for the next step in your journey; for your soul’s next big adventure. ... Continue Reading →
Authentic Living 102: Clearing Your Space
You feel the urge to start over; to be someone new; to start living your authentic life. Perhaps you have just started a new job, moved to a new house, ended or begun a new relationship, had a child (or conversely finally gotten your kids out of the house) or have had a spiritual epiphany.... Continue Reading →
Authentic Living 101: Rediscovering Your Joy
In today’s world living authentically is quite the challenge. Part of the challenge - indeed a good bit of it - is in dealing with a society that encourages conformity almost to the point of worshipfulness. Oh don’t get me wrong, we have plenty of choices when it comes to purchases; to styles and entertainments;... Continue Reading →
2012; The End of the World as You Know It
Welcome to 2012! Did you stay up to welcome in the New Year? Did you celebrate with champagne and kisses? Did you throw confetti and drink toasts to everyone’s good health? Did you stay up creating your New Year’s Resolutions? My guess is that no matter who you are and no matter how you choose... Continue Reading →
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