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Quiet Change
Some change happens loudly, like the roar and crash of a thunderous storm. The autumn leaves on a recent walk I took through Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, however, reminded me of a different sort of change. Quiet, gradual, subtle then striking. How does Mother...
Heart’s Content
"Creativity requires activity, and this is not good news to most of us. It makes us responsible, and we tend to hate that. ~ Julia Cameron, The Artist's Way (p. 142) What do you know about your own creative capacity? Once we get past the familiar excuses for not doing...
Creative Expansion
Standing at the edge of the pool, or before the easel, or in front of an expectant audience I often feel the urge to bolt. Wouldn't it be easier not to dive in, not to mark the canvas, not to voice my message? But the call to expand lures me to lean in and take one...
Care Instructions
I can't stand the scratch of tags in my clothes, so I cut them out. One theory holds that such sensitivity is a sign of giftedness. Who knows. What I do know is that this princess doesn't need a pea to keep her awake if the label is still in her p.j.'s! Don't ask me...
Sweet Summer
Sensations of summer seem heightened. Cherries taste sweeter, humid nights feel super sticky, sharp bee stings linger and light sparkling off the lake shimmers more than usual. What is calling our attention? And what does paying attention have to do with appreciation?...
Getting In
Getting into a cold pool takes a lot of determination on my part. Once I'm in and get going, the water seems fine and quickly feels good. Refreshing even. I find it curious that the most energy seems to be needed at the entry point. Whether we dive in gracefully, make...
Sweet Gifts
There is a beautiful message scribed into the layers of paint on this little canvas. And even though my mind can't recall the wording exactly, I can feel the energy of the prayer. Looking at it now, I see a lovely curve of space, both holding room and inviting rest...
Intuitive Knowing
About 45 varieties of goggles stared at me from the sporting goods display. Truly. How can there possibly be so many choices? A voice in me said, "get the purple ones." It was that voice of the little one who doesn't care about price or function or special features....
Lane Eight
This spring I got an inkling to get back in the water and swim. Just for fun, I make my way back and forth across this Olympic size pool. Then I start imagining taking lessons. Could I really unlearn my poor habits and learn to breathe better? Could I improve enough...
Soft Focus
A favorite book in my third grade classroom was Magic Eye. Remember that one? Over and over the kids would pick that book and stare at the pages until the hidden objects appeared out from under a sea of dots. Magic Eye requires a special way of seeing. Looking...
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