A few months ago, I was having a conversation with my mentorship client about practices that ground here into her life. As we dove deep, it was uncovered that she avoids gratitude practice. I could relate, and I’m guessing you may too. Gratitude practice at times feels like too much on top of our busy[…]
Practice Should-less days
Recently, I was listening to a podcast where actress Ellen Burstyn talked about her practice of regaining her composure after a busy time. How does she do so? Ms. Burstyn prescribes herself should-less days, where she frees herself from obligation for a full day. Lately, I have been in a should-less period of my life. After[…]
5 ways art leads to mindfulness
This article of mine was originally published through Wanderlust.com. This week has been full, and I will explain why in my coming posts. For now, enjoy this revisit of a truly important subject… You are the artist of your life. Every time you speak, daydream, or make a move you are creating your life’s picture.[…]
What if you loved your body?
I see a direct link between self-care and creativity. I believe the two don’t exist without one another. I hope you find some wisdom and love for yourself in each word. Today, what if you loved your body? What if you really, truly, unconditionally loved this vessel that houses your creative spirit? Would your world change completely[…]
How to make a work schedule
I have been in business for myself for cumulatively 9 years. In the past 2 years, I shifted my business into focusing on only my coaching and art, instead of archiving and artist assistant work. Often, what I hear from others who are starting out their solo business is the question of how do I make a[…]
We all go through it
As cold weather is creeping into the corners of my home, and I am reminded of a few themes at this time of year: getting cozy, and the delight of gathering indoors with beloveds cool and frosty mornings with daytime sunshine that feels like the purest gift burrowing deep into the cave of my soul to[…]
Is creativity magic?
Lately, I’ve been thinking about magic. Perhaps it is because I recently finished reading Elizabeth Gilbert’s new book on creativity, Big Magic (which I highly recommend). What does magic have to do with creativity, anyways? According to Gilbert, the big magic occurs in that moment when you uncover and use the jewels of your hidden[…]
Overcoming Obligation Overwhelm
As a creative entrepreneur, you pulse between being obliged by outside forces and being obliged by what you set yourself up to do. For instance, in running my own business sometimes I get cold requests from this site for either being a mentor or doing a custom piece of art. This is an example of[…]
3 tips to get you coloring
Coloring for adults is making headlines these days. For me, I have found a love in coloring and also creating coloring templates. This is a new love, because a while ago I completely abandoned coloring because I didn’t like staying in the lines. I still don’t stay in the lines, but my rebellious nature doesn’t[…]
Sometime’s it’s the smallest things
Sometimes it’s the smallest things that stop you suddenly in your tracks. Yesterday, when I was walking outside I came across these tiny flowers sprouting out their branches. Being that it was the first day of Autumn yesterday, I was so enamored by the subtle beauty of a new flower. At first I was going to[…]