This year has been full of ups and downs so far and I’m looking at where I am right now and trying to figure out just why I lost my mojo. I’m still creating. I still write Morning Pages in my journal each day. I have a support group or two of fellow artists. I…
Worry seems to be a common trait across all peoples, nations, and cultures. Right now, you’ve probably have at least a few worries on your mind. The world has been in a state of chaos and it’s difficult to keep upbeat. You might be thinking about a relationship or a situation at work, causing you…
Five ideas to stimulate creativity
If you struggle to understand why you act in a certain way or why you experience internal struggles or external conflict, I strongly suggest Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor’s book is a must read! Her story is amazing in that she suffered a massive stroke in her early 30s and essentially lost the left side of her brain.
History – Early Years I grew up in the town of Richland, Washington, most famous for it’s contribution to the development of the bomb known as “Fat Man” that was detonated over Nagasaki, Japan in 1945. My family didnt move to the area until 1954 when I was six months old. My Dad worked as…
Start the new year with these 3 creative prompts
Backstory I had planned a visit to my niece for her granddaughter’s thirteenth birthday. She had let me know they had been exposed to COVID but tested negative using an at-home test kit. We felt assured and went to the birthday dinner. All was well until she called while we were driving home and said…
This week I taught a class at our Evergreen Arts monthly meeting. The topic was collage, specifically SoulCollage® although I did introduce and share many of my collage practices. What is SoulCollage®? SoulCollage® is a unique blend of spiritual practice and the fun of collage. It is an intuitive collage process created by Seena Frost that is easy for anyone…
Morning Ritual The Artist’s Way Almost six months ago I started reading The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. She is a big advocate and even insists on a daily practice she calls Morning Pages. This consists of three pages of stream of consciousness writing. I must admit I’ve tried journaling in the past and never stuck…
