The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron, takes the reader through a 12-week spiritual program to unblock creativity. Activities include Morning Pages, artists dates, and other weekly activities to unblock the artist within. Though not perfectly, I completed the program and walked away with many insights about myself and life in general. The Morning Pages required … Continue reading Self-Discovery Through The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron
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Success or Not Success (That is the Question!) 😊
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines success as a “favorable or desired outcome.” What does success look like to you? Is it freedom, is it happiness, is it seeing something through to the end? Or is it money, a big house, and a fancy car? Success is none of those things to me. It is internal and … Continue reading Success or Not Success (That is the Question!) 😊
Cry When it Hurts
Dining at a local restaurant with my husband and son, I noticed a middle-aged couple with an elderly woman sitting at the table next to us. My view was of the elderly woman’s back. Centered at the top of her short, white hair was a familiar looking cowlick. The surrounding hair, matted, as if she … Continue reading Cry When it Hurts
A Year Without My Mom: Reflections, Revelries and Repentances
It is so easy to forget all your accomplishments, completed tasks and celebrations throughout the year if you don’t press pause every now and then to review. Our revelries will be overlooked if we let ourselves get stuck in a discouraging, infuriating or heartbreaking moment. We’ve all heard the remarks, right? ‘Good riddance to this … Continue reading A Year Without My Mom: Reflections, Revelries and Repentances