A Creative Sabbatical

This is an intriguing practice. Particularly since I recently realized that — instead of adding three letters  to the end of my name via higher education — said practice during the past year yielded a much more {practical} learning experience. A learning experience that has equipped me to continue in the direction of dreams. [...]

Tactile Plan of Attack

All who have accomplished great things have had a great aim, have fixed their gaze on a goal which was high, one which sometimes seemed impossible. ~ Orison Swett Marden
Perhaps the change of seasons … or the weather … or mere routine replacing scenic travel and being away from home. Whatever it is, I seemed [...]

end of year. art. vision board.

Did you ever stop to think, and forget to start again?
~Winnie the Pooh
The end of the year is fast approaching, and in the midst of the holiday rush (and misadventures ) … My best ideas pop (pop, pop!) into my head! Probably more about allowing myself to have scheduled time “off” … [...]

Life: In Freehand

Freehand drawings are something I make a policy to avoid. The act of sketching a freehand drawing — without guides or measuring— just seems too daunting!
Perhaps it is because my freehand drawings tend to look odd or out of proportion. (I did successfully learn how to sketch from the techniques Betty Edwards presents [...]

Altered Books

What are altered books?
According to The International Society of Altered Book Artists [Link] :
It is any book, old or new that has been recycled by creative means into a work of art. They can be … rebound, painted, cut, burned, folded, added to, collaged in, gold-leafed, rubber stamped, drilled or otherwise adorned … [...]

You are truly not alone …

For most of my 40+ years, I assumed I lacked some sort of skill or knowledge when it came to organizing my days or implementing order within the randomness of moments of my life.
And I assumed I was the only one …
The only one who faced major piles of clutter or a backlog of To-Do [...]

Opportunity

As with the opening in the beachline fence in this photograph, I have a welcoming opening — an opportunity.
This opportunity is yours, as well.
It is the opening to let go of the shoulds which scream at you — way too often! It is the opportunity to allow the tool of Intention to assist you [...]

Balance

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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I always find it amazing when motivational types make claims that they can help you:
Develop a life plan for balance in each area
Use your time for maximum productivity
Increase your output, rewards and satisfaction
Spend more time on higher value activities
Create the ideal lifestyle for you
Achieve balance and harmony in your relationships
Eliminate stress and tension at home
Work all [...]

Quotable

In order to have a real relationship with our creativity, we must take the time and care to cultivate it. —Julia Cameron

Getting Started

After a day of too much spinning (brain working like a arcade game) I made the decision to begin this process. One of compiling and organizing my notes regarding a Right Brain Planner.