“To be an artist, you don’t have to compose music or paint or be in the movies or write books. It’s just a way of living. It has to do with paying attention, remembering, filtering what you see and answering back, participating in life.” -Viggo Mortensen I’m getting back to myself and focusing on wrappingContinue reading “Unmasking”
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Washing the Dust Off
“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.” -Pablo Picasso The daily dust piles up when you don’t take time to wash it off. That’s why God took the 7th day to rest. The world will chew you up and spit you out with not one ounce of sympathy.Continue reading “Washing the Dust Off”
Indoor Plants
“Life is blooming inside.” Our indoor plant or internal life is what keeps the air clean. One great way to nurture your internal life is staying in touch with your thinking which is also known as metacognition. It’s very important. It helps you better navigate all the ups and downs in life. It helps youContinue reading “Indoor Plants”
Playing Small
There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” -Nelson Mandela I did it. I doubled up and spent a couple of years working a “normal” job. If there was any job I could ask for, it wouldContinue reading “Playing Small”
Slow Mornings
I have decided I want us to have slow mornings. I want us to sit in the sun and enjoy a cup of joe. I want us to be able to take time to check in with ourselves and the Good Lord. And I want us to move toward productivity with a clear and confidentContinue reading “Slow Mornings”
Fresh Eyes
“Being a successful person is not necessarily defined by what you have achieved, but by what you have overcome.” — Fannie Flagg, The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion What have you overcome? What do you appreciate about where you are? I’m looking at life from fresh eyes lately. This has been the most beautiful fall I’veContinue reading “Fresh Eyes”
The Right Time
“The time is always right to do what is right.” -Martin Luther King Jr. Typed “quotes” into the search engine, and this one resonated the most. I don’t know that I can come up with any wiser words, but I’m feeling it today. Doing the right thing doesn’t always get you a pat on theContinue reading “The Right Time”
Peace if Mind
“Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best of which you are capable.” —John Wooden To become the best of which you are capable isn’t a set point; it’s a state of mind. This mindset isn’t about finality it’s about acceptance.Continue reading “Peace if Mind”
Goodness
“And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good.”—John Steinbeck Give yourself room to be good. Good is good. It’s ,more than enough. You got it in you so might as well use it.
Thank You For Your Respect
I’m so grateful for those who find ways to respect women. Supporting her dreams, encouraging her growth, respecting her space, and sticking things out when she’s unsure of what the future holds. We, as a collective, have so much power that can be harnessed and used toward our greatest good. When all women are inContinue reading “Thank You For Your Respect”
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