We as artists and creatives sometimes get stuck. When that happens for me, whether it is at the beginning of a project or right in the middle of a project, I go and do something mundane. I wash the dishes, sweep the floor, maybe go for walk, water plants or read something inspirational by someone else. Usually it sparks something in me and I can return to creating. The change of scenery causes something new if we are truly listening. What do you do in those stuck moments? Wou

To feel good and get yourself out of rut, do something for someone else. There will be an automatic shift, perhaps for all involved.  Service to others is an amazing healing mechanism. Infectious, indeed. #good #caring #seva #Service #beauty #spirituality #share #joy #Spirit #peace #love #motivate #life #heart #inspiration

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Woke up this morning with mind chatter…you know, the kind of mind chatter that kills joy. With the passing of two people recently, I realize there are no guarantees. No one is invincible, and none of us are getting out of here alive. So when you find yourself complaining, dissatisfied, angry and just generally discontent, stop, breathe and think about all there is to be grateful for. There is joyous juice in every moment. Taste it, swirl it around and savor each and every mom

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If the idea, the thought comes to you, it just might be your’s to do. Do you have the courage to see it through? Before I wrote my fiction book, Didn’t See that Coming, I had no thought of ever writing a book. But one day while sitting in my apartment in New York City, an entire first chapter came to me and I got lost in the writing. At first, I only had one character and I didn’t know where she was going, and then another character appeared and another and so on and so on, u

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I have been listening to all kinds of videos today on creativity. I am compelled. I am curious. Does creativity delight you? You can’t get enough of it? Okay…good. Be delighted! Delight yourself and then delight yourself again. Both of my books were written “through” me. I was the vessel where my book landed. I truly just showed up and the characters showed up along with the plot. I was compelled to write both of these books. Didn’t expect to write books, but one day my muse

But then the next thought people have is fear of being judged and Seth said, “You will be judged, but so what. Do it anyway and if you want to go with an anonymous name then do that until you feel comfortable enough to insert your real name. Well, I’m not going with an anonymous name. I am just putting it out there. I am putting it out there because writing makes me happy. It really makes me happy. Maybe some of you will join me, just because it will be fun. Do what you love

A couple of friends listened to me as I went on about my woes. Most folks know me as a cheerleader for life because I am a teacher, so they are not comfortable when I have a pity party, and that’s okay. I do believe happenings in life serve a purpose for change. That’s what I choose to believe. Sometimes it feels like I can’t control my pity parties. A negative thought comes and then another, another, and the next thing I know I have a clump of negativity hanging out in my mi

On a new day, you can begin again. New possibilities, new potential, new ideas. Clean slate. What will you create on this new day? Go…… #writing #Books #blogging #creativity #encouragement #writings #joy #motivate #inspiration

As the commercial used to say, JUST DO IT! Got a book in you, a song, a poem, maybe a play, or a screenplay? JUST START…..no, don’t wait, start NOW….GO! #writing #women #blogging #dreams #creativity #motivate #inspiration

In a world where everyone seems to be moving at a break-neck pace, find and choose one activity a day to slow your roll. We all need refueling and alone time to regenerate our mind, emotions, and j general well being. For some, it is exercising or yoga. For others it is meditating. I also find journaling is good as well or reading. Begin your day with one of these practices and I believe you will see a a sense of well being arise. It is taking the time to do something just fo

Staring Monday, June 2nd I am taking on the blog challenge of writing everyday. It feels good because I have no great intention behind it and no expectations. Just for fun and joy. I have been writing since I was a little girl but I have never considered myself a writer. I am a songwriter but for some reason I consider that different than being a writer. But guess what, its all the same. I accidentally wrote a book and self-published it. It came on like a tornado out of the b