First Deep Meditation, Part I: Whales, Dolphins, Auras

I don’t usually make time for meditating. Sitting in silence for an extended period of time with my eyes closed usually grates my nerves, but recently I was successful in quieting my mind while sitting in a 6-foot wide, 2-foot deep pool in my backyard. I started with a breathing exercise I recently learned where … Continue reading →

“X” Marks the Spot, But Can You See It?

What if the treasure isn’t BELOW you? What if it’s ABOVE you? What if it’s simply IN you? Is your perspective so ingrained that you would miss the sign, even an obvious one? What if DOWN is really UP? And UP is really DOWN? What if there is no UP or DOWN, only HERE and … Continue reading →

Be Yourself (Your AUTHENTIC Self)

Be yourself. Sing your song. Find someone who’ll sing along. Be yourself, for you’ll see. Yourself is the only one to be. — Sue J. Keeping it simple today. Love the video and despite a tone of occasional despair, the melody lifts us up to a hopeful place. Hope today is hopeful for you. If … Continue reading →

Creativity__You Just Gotta Feed It

Are you considering starting a blog as a way to fuel creativity? If so, I’d love to give you my two cents on what blogging can do for you. (And, forgive my conversational, street style of writing here . . . my breaking of many writing rules. It’s intentional. I just wanted to chat with … Continue reading →

The New Mayor of Chalk Town Might Be a Nine-Year Old

The big story in the local news this week is about a nine-year old boy in East Los Angeles, California, who, equipped with an enterprising spirit and a strong work ethic, had endeavored to create an arcade out of cardboard boxes and strapping tape. He built it last summer and named it after himself: Caine’s … Continue reading →