Losing people and going through my grief reminds me again and again of who I want to be and how I want to act, even when I am feeling low. I want to be a drop of love that ripples out into the lives of people around me. I want them to feel uplifted and …
I wrote this nine years ago and forgot about it. It is particularly timely since I am again “Detoxing / Cleansing” this month. Thoughts on detoxing… I said “I forgive you. I forgive myself. I let go of that a long time ago! Then why does the pain come back again and again!?” Memories, thoughts, …
We lost a dear, dear friend last month. The week I write this marks two painful reminders – the one month anniversary of her passing, and what would have been her 50th birthday. I’ve been saying throughout her illness and death, that this is the toughest thing I’ve ever done. And that’s puzzled me, because …
As a Male of a Certain Age, I have come to know my urologist much better than I perhaps would prefer. As some symptoms gradually worsen, I’ve turned to recommended medications to, um, stem the tide, as it were (or actually maybe more the reverse). And I’m having a few side effects. Nothing serious, just …
Summer Solstice has special meanings for me. As a child it meant a big break from school, playing outside with friends, building forts, go carts, tree houses and of course swimming, lots and lots of swimming. Wild Child I like to say, ” I grew up in the wilds of Florida! ” For me that …
Outside, Looking In I grew up in a truly nuclear family. Both my parents were only children, and three of my grandparents were gone before I was born. My father was VERY shy (I’m pretty convinced he would be diagnosed on the Autistic spectrum if he were born in these times), so we didn’t socialize …
This year, I’ve discovered a new “hammer,” and as often happens, everything looks like a nail to me now. The hammer I’m playing with is kindness. Bringing kindness to everyday interactions. And particularly being kind to myself. I’ve discovered immense power in taking a moment and telling that scared part of me “I’m here with …
A New Year, born out of darkness. There’s a wisdom in starting the year in the dark of winter – it’s just the time when we need hope, inspiration, light. What will this year just birthed bring us? Maybe more important, what will WE bring to this new year? Here at Art Transforms Life, we’re …
Autumn is coarse. Its textures are rich in depth. It’s so different from the summer greens that cover the mountains without break. Autumn is seed pods and falling branches, shifts in colors.
As I develop the new website, I’ll be posting bits and pieces here first. I’m looking to create a richer, more real conversation about who I am, who you are for me, and, most importantly, how we can make a difference in this crazy, wonderful life we share. Today starts an exploration of how I …