by amy | Dec 30, 2021 | Beginnings, Growth, Learning, Liberating, Uncategorized
During a recent retreat at a friend’s cabin, the wood fire renewed warmth to our bones after a wintry walk. How might we create that same sweet feeling of renewal here at the end of 2021, such a challenging year? Interestingly, many of us never learned how to...
by amy | Jan 17, 2013 | Mapping, Self-guiding Tools, Uncategorized
What’s bugging you? Trying to get creative work done can be a challenge. Tiny troubles or even big bothersome dilemmas show up. Let’s face it. It’s all not peaches and cream 100% of the time when “following your joy.” Sometimes it’s peas and screams. Sure, we...
by amy | Dec 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
How is it that redwoods grow so tall? One of nature’s beautiful mysteries that reminds me of the power of intention. They grow up. Up towards the light, standing among other aspiring trees, withstanding the elements over time. The new year is such a natural time...
by amy | Oct 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
(Please enjoy this article I wrote as a guest post on TheRightBrianBusinessPlan.com) Leafing through the latest issue of Entrepreneur magazine, the jargon defined on page 27 caught my eye. “Fauxtrepreneur: a person who comes up with myriad business ideas but never...
by amy | Oct 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
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...
by amy | Jul 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
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...