Tag: inspiration

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Taking Risks in the Studio

March 7, 2024

In my newest Art Talk with Libby Saylor podcast episode, I talk all about taking risks in the studio. In this episode, I go deep and try to uncover what really holds us back from taking chances in our studio. Ultimately, I think it comes down to getting comfortable with our imperfections, as well as getting comfortable with taking risks outside of the studio. I also share with you a super vulnerable whoops moment that I experienced from taking a chance, and how it’s all part of the beautiful process of learning how to be braver, so we can show up as the courageous artists this world so desperately needs. … More Taking Risks in the Studio

Ginger Knows Best

February 14, 2024

A client (we’ll call her Ginger*) asked me recently about hands-on activities and the power of handwork, being productive, creating things and optimizing her mental health.  She said she’d listened to a podcast about “effort driven rewards” and she was curious about what I thought.  First – I love that Ginger’s doing the good work … More Ginger Knows Best

Remembering my why

February 7, 2024

A few weeks ago, I had a tough day. I was looking forward to a quiet Saturday. We had gotten three to four inches of snow the day before, but the roads were generally cleared and I needed to run a couple of errands. I was slow getting started, but I was able to get … More Remembering my why

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Humility Is This Thing I’m Still Working On

February 1, 2024

We’ve all heard certain sayings like, “When the student is ready, the teacher appears,” or “When you take one step towards to gods, they will take ten steps towards you.” I really love both of these sayings and really experience them in my life on a regular basis. And wow, has this been happening for me lately. … More Humility Is This Thing I’m Still Working On

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4 Changes That Don’t Freak Me Out

January 4, 2024

To start the year off light, I wanted to do a list post. I think this beginning-of-the-year period always makes me a bit leery. Leery because my default is not, “I can’t wait to see what this year brings!!” Nope, I’m more like, “Oh God, what is this year going to bring?!” So, writing a cute little list post gives me a satisfying feeling of cozy comfort as I face all the uncertainty of 2024. … More 4 Changes That Don’t Freak Me Out

Dancing With Change

January 3, 2024

Our theme this month at Heart of the Matter is change.  As I mulled this topic over the past few days, I was drawn in by two quotes. Both are well-known…a Chinese proverb about planting trees…. now….and a Seneca quote about beginnings and endings. (Both are snipped into the graphic above.  I love them – … More Dancing With Change

Ten lords a-leaping

December 20, 2023

One year in elementary school, my class visited a local nursing home and sang Christmas carols for the residents. I wasn’t much of a singer — okay, let me be honest, I’m still not much of a singer — but I loved everything about the season and had a lot of fun. Unfortunately, I wasn’t … More Ten lords a-leaping

Morning Sky

December 17, 2023

Hello, friends.  It’s December 17. How is that possible!?  What a year!  Partnering with the lovely and talented Wynne Leon and our HoTM team was joyous – prompting gratitude and wistfulness at year’s end. Taking stock and feeling humbled, especially when Mother Nature sets the stage.   I restrained myself and demonstrated patience this week.  There’s an … More Morning Sky