Tomorrow in the United States is Thanksgiving Day, a holiday that brings mixed feelings. For most of my life, Thanksgiving was my favorite holiday. I was born on Thanksgiving Day, so that’s part of it. But I loved this holiday because it was about gathering with loved ones and sharing food and being grateful. No […] Continue Reading
Creative Sparks
Real tools and firelight for artists and dreamers to create inspired lives
How to Find Inner Peace and Freedom
A Simple Somatic Practice to Uncover Your Innate Wisdom One of the things I love about the work I do is I get to hold space for others and listen deeply to them. And in that space, I witness, again and again, the miracle of people finding their inner peace and freedom. I get to […] Continue Reading
How to Regain Your Balance in Challenging Times
I’ve been thinking about balance and imbalance. We just passed the equinox when the day and night are of almost equal length all over the planet. And we entered the sign of Libra, symbolized by the scales. At the same time, the world is so topsy-turvy right now, so out of balance in many ways. […] Continue Reading
Making the Most of Your Life
My friend Curt died a couple of weeks ago. I learned about it on Facebook and was stunned. Curt was a heart-centered, caring soul and helped me in many ways over the years. He was a person I could trust to be honest, authentic, and to listen deeply. He could also be quite funny. A […] Continue Reading
Need Creative Inspiration? Go for a Walk
One of the times I am most creative is when I have spent an hour or so working on a creative project, and then I go for a walk. On the walk, ideas tend to start pouring in. I think this is because I have already engaged deeply with the project. I have connected with […] Continue Reading
6 Uplifting, Inspiring, and Informative Podcasts
I am late to the party when it comes to podcasts. For years, people would recommend them, and I would think, “I don’t have time for that.” But lately I’ve discovered good ways to fit them into my week and the benefits of listening. I’ve discovered the joy of podcasts. Why Listen to Podcasts? I […] Continue Reading
How to Follow Your Heart to a Life of Meaning and Joy
Follow your heart. We hear it said over and over. But how do you even know what your heart is saying? How do you know it’s your heart you are listening to and not some other aspect of yourself misguiding you? What if your heart is closed and you can’t hear it? A new subscriber […] Continue Reading
Making Spells: The Magic Power of Writing
I have been keeping a journal since I was nine years old. And I’ve been writing poems and stories at least as long. I memorized my first poem—“Little Tree” by e.e. cummings—when I was 11 because I wanted to be able to partake of the magic of reciting a poem. Writing helps me make sense […] Continue Reading
A Guided Journey to Your Heart’s Dreams
To create the life of your dreams, you first have to know what your heart’s dreams are. You have to grant yourself permission to dream. In this post I offer you a gentle, guided journey to uncover your heart’s dreams and get connected to a sense of possibility. You can do this in the comfort […] Continue Reading
Busyness Kills Creativity—Slow Down and Care for Your Muse
Busyness wreaks havoc on your creativity (and your health and well-being). When you fill all the crevices with work, running around, and noise, you don’t let inspiration come to you or notice things that might spark your imagination. You don’t give your muse what she needs to thrive. In my last two posts, we’ve been […] Continue Reading
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Thank Maxima. Very helpful reminders. I recdently turned off my notifications for text messages and it does make a significant difference to my nervous system. Peace, love and care to you. Ellen