Sensing

To me, drawing is a sensing activity. This approach has the capacity to draw me fully into the present moment. I begin by allowing my hands and my whole being to sense the shape and texture of what wants to arise out of the paper. It is as if the image already exists— I just…

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In Search

I have come to believe that when you find yourself searching for something to make you feel whole—be it a relationship or a new toy—what you may be looking for or trying to reclaim is your soul. The loss or disconnect from your soul can feel like an overwhelming emptiness, a disorientation, or even depression.…

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Like My Dog

My dog has an amazing attitude about life—he loves everyone, and is happy all the time. One day I decided that I was going to try and approach my day like he did just to see what would happen. I found myself slowing down, and resting in the sun. No, I didn’t spend a lot…

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Herd vs. Heard

Does your need to belong exceed your need to discover your authentic nature and speak your own truth? Or does your need to live an authentic life exceed your need to belong to the herd? When I was in high school, my hunger to fit in and belong was so great that during the summer—in…

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