Rediscovering Delight
So what, exactly, does slowing down look like? I saw this from my back door one morning last week. I decided to investigate that tiny orange speck in the field…
When the Going Gets Tough…
I met the show stopper this week. It all began innocently enough. It was week 5 of working with the “fantastic checklist” of affirmations by creativity coach Eric Maisel: “I will…
I Will Orient Toward My Work
Before GPS became available to civilians, the compass served as a way to find direction. But when it comes to art, and this week’s affirmation, neither of these offer much…
Preparing for the Inner Workout
I woke to the scent of lilacs this morning. Perfect way to usher in a sunny day and some clear thinking. This week I have been considering getting fit for…
Finding Hope in Unexpected Places
Yesterday, while driving home from the grocery store, two police cars came racing toward me on Highway 525. One by one, the cars ahead pulled to the side of the…
I Will Capture Ideas…
This is week two of exploring creativity with Eric Maisel (Deep Writing) and Kelly. When I first thought of capturing ideas, hunting images came to mind… Sara tossing a newly…
The Mystery of the Muse
As an artist of many mediums, I am fascinated by the creative process… how it works, when it doesn’t work and how to get it started. For help, I turn to…
View from the Treetops
This has been a week of radical ideas perched in my forest of familiarity. Unlike the Green Peace rebels though, these radicals called for cutting some big trees. I started to get nervous.…
Stella Sunday Afternoons 