My new year begins with intention and ritual. I have not been a big New Years eve party person since my 20s. I prefer solitude and reflection for setting my sights on the coming year. I often begin with selecting a word for the year. I suggest you begin here in this blog. In the previous blog, I wrote about Refilling the Well. There are some great exercises and suggestions, and you may wish to revisit it here.   This year I wanted to deepen my search beyond just the word for the year. The word is a great way to keep yourself [...]

It is almost the Winter solstice here in the northern hemisphere and I use this time to go within and replenish my creative well. Much of the year has been spent scrambling over the trail called life, but it is essential to pay attention to the nudges that the Universe gives you. Years ago, I would just keep charging forward with the flag waving that said I will rest when I am dead. Funny how aging puts a different spin on this motto. Keep burning your telomeres and you will find your life is a lot shorter than you hoped for. [...]

I was listening to Clarissa Pinkola Estés, PhD during my morning workout and she talked of a favorite aunt that lived by her own rules. She would tell Clarissa to behave herself, just barely. I love this wisdom. It keeps you on the boundary and that is where creatives live. I must admit that I have lived my life just on the other side of the boundary. I advise for most that living within the boundary but on the border serves you just as well. What does the borderland look like to you? Does it have you prioritizing your creative pursuits? [...]