Bears, Birds, Bunnies, metaphors for life. We can learn so much from them if we see them with a mindful heart and open mind. Owls, hawks, ravens, and even grackles, are constantly communicating with each other, and us. First of all, birds seem to want to connect because they thrive on community. They call, often…… Continue Reading
Owl is the Keeper of Hidden Truths, guardian of the transition time between day and night, between living in the dark and seeing your truth. Since ancient times, she has been a symbol of wisdom, deep hidden knowledge, and times of change. She follows the Moon, gliding silently on flights through forests, hillsides, and streams,…… Continue Reading
Living from Intuition creates Magic! Before Covid, most of our lives were filled with schedules, deadlines, and time frames to fit all the ‘have to’s’ in. There wasn’t time to experience, to enjoy the beauty that surrounds us, or to allow feelings to guide us to the next best thing. However, we’ve been given a…… Continue Reading
Express Your Feelings in a safe way. Art does that for me. From impatience to pain, and happiness to overwhelm, art is the greatest emotional outlet. You can fill a paper with angry or ecstatic thoughts, colors of agony or joy, and shapeless or realistic forms symbolic of your experience in the moment, and then…… Continue Reading
Discovering the Magic takes some exploring in the new. Old patterns hold no magic anymore. They become mundane, routine, and a bit boring. To stay in the game, we have to up our approach, take a chance, and delve into the Unknown! Plus, it can be an exciting way to live. The above painting is…… Continue Reading
Power Animals impact your life when you need them most. The other day, Spirit Fox returned to me in a Big Dream! What makes a dream big? First of all it’s fresh in your mind in full color and details upon awakening. You’re meant to remember this one. Secondly, in the dream, I knew immediately…… Continue Reading
Life reduced to 3 Basics, simplifies each day profoundly. My 3 are painting, caring for my body and health, and a daily stream of consciousness writing to let my Spirit Sing. Releasing the old approach, thinking, and responsibilities, opens new doors to consciousness and possibilities. First of all, immersing myself in my own art, expanding…… Continue Reading
The Science of Self Love matters more today than ever before. Self Love comes from really knowing ourselves at the deepest level. None of us are the same person we were a year ago. Life changes us in so many ways. Why is self love important? It begins when we realize that our actions strengthen…… Continue Reading
Doing Art Deep Inner Work. We build so many walls inside ourselves. Discover what really holds you back Doing art deep inner work begins with what you do. Do you ever find yourself rushing through your art? The strokes are fast, you just want to get through it. I did when I first started out. And…… Continue Reading
Art Transformation in Subtle but True Increments Art Transformation happens as we shift our habits. When I think back to my first Art Transformation, I was coming out of teaching high school for 22 yrs. The system burned me out. First of all, there were too many state requirements, while not enough caring for what…… Continue Reading