The Quicksand of Introspection
Your visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” ~ C.G. Jung Many creative types tend to be...
View ArticleSouler Power
Is angst the wellspring of creativity? If you Google the word “wellspring” – this is the definition you find: Wellspring – Noun An original and bountiful source of something: “sadness is the wellspring...
View ArticleThe Urge to Purge
Clutter You have it. That “stuff” you leave in your wake, the constant reminder there is unfinished business, loose ends, a mess, you’re not perfect. Well, guess what? You’re not perfect. I like you...
View ArticleCall of The Wild Hair
My parents got a wild hair. At the ripe, but not rotting, age of 75 years they decided to shake it up. Last month during a casual phone call they told me there was a “For Sale” sign in their yard....
View ArticleBowl ‘Em Over
Be easy…when you’re selling your work, don’t hassle your nice collectors. Make it a fabulous experience for them! Recently, a wonderful artist in my city completed a news worthy project, “1000 Bowls to...
View ArticleThe Chains of Change
I’m a big fan of summer. Summer offers light, and blooms, and fruit, and warmth and joy. Summer feeds my soul and I am its most avid supporter, but summer’s taking flight. Have you noticed? Mornings...
View ArticlePlay Grounded
Lately, I’ve been a bit wonky. Does that ever happen to you? I know I’m off kilter because I get stressed by things that wouldn’t typically bother me, feel rushed, overcommitted and generally out of...
View ArticleEndings and Beginnings
(Note: This may be the least humorous, most content rich post I’ve ever written. I’ve provided links to previous posts as resources for you. I hope it helps you create a blueprint for making your...
View ArticleDon’t Push, Folks!
I don’t like pushy people. And, I don’t think it’s just me that feels that way. Last week someone struck me as “pushy” and it set off a chain reaction. I’m not a spineless wimp…people who know me well...
View ArticleOld Friends
Last weekend my public studio space was open for our local city art event. Lots of interesting people pass through…all great admirers of art…or at least admirers of the cheese, crackers and, let’s face...
View Article20/20 is Hindsight
I remember, years ago, asking my mother the benefit of getting older. I was sure there must be a big payoff for relinquishing one’s dewy youthfulness, a prize like a parade or Clearing House...
View ArticleA Life Saver
There are a few things that pack a wallop in your life – like this poem by Mary Oliver. Whether you’re in a deep, dark place and need a winch to pull you out, or you’re “breathing just a little and...
View ArticleLessons from the Classroom
Lessons come in all forms. I’m a big believer in lifelong learning and occasional breaks, so we can recharge. I believe we should pursue “continuing education” no matter what type of work we do....
View ArticleWeed Farmers
Some people are just weed farmers. They plant seeds of doubt in the fertile manure of your brain, and then carelessly leave them to germinate and grow weeds in your happy little garden. I don’t like...
View ArticleWho’s Your Daddy?
Who’s your biggest advocate? Who champions your career, has your back, ferrets out opportunity that will benefit you? I hope your answer is – ME! I don’t mean me…the coach, the artist, the advisor…I...
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