Book Review: Red - A Crayon's Story by Michael Hall This is one of those gems adults get to experience, unless under special circumstances. If you're in a teacher training course and have a clever mentor, if you got it as a gift to read your own child, or if you are a wise teacher … Continue reading Amazing Reinterpretation of The Ugly Ducking
Book-Binding While Isolated at Home
Covid-19 has motivated a few changes to my habits and expectations. At the time of writing this (March 18th, 2020), my University (Concordia U. BFA in Art Education) classes are on hold and I'm not sure how this shutdown will delay my progress through the program. I've been able to get quite a few smaller … Continue reading Book-Binding While Isolated at Home
Now, Is All There Is.
It's Starting To Sink In Almost thirty years ago I read The Way of The Bull by Leo Buscaglia and started considering the concept of Carpe Diem as part of an endless wish-list. Only, how to implement it when there are so many life-obstacles possible? Well, I didn't get the concept back then, so I … Continue reading Now, Is All There Is.
I Found An Irrefutable Affirmation
"Where I am is constantly changing to something better. It's fun to know that things are always working out for me, and I see evidence of that everyday. I'm always accommodated." by Abraham Hicks I've been working with The Artist Way by Julia Cameron and doing an exercise that asks me to write a affirmation … Continue reading I Found An Irrefutable Affirmation
Making A Promise Of Growth
Here We Go... I've started reading The Artist Way by Julia Cameron on the advice of a an excellent Life Coach. I had complained that I was having a creative block and it felt tied into much of the transitions I'm going through on my growth journey right now. She's not only understood what I … Continue reading Making A Promise Of Growth
Monday’s Movers – Richard Tardif: Part 2 – Embrace Your Denial to Stop It
Monday’s Movers - Richard Tardif Part 2 - Embrace Your Denial to Stop It Author: Richard Tardif Book: Stop Your Denial: A Case For Embracing The Truth About Fitness I had the great opportunity to proofread an early edition of Richard’s book and dig deep Into the message he is sharing with undeniable passion. What … Continue reading Monday’s Movers – Richard Tardif: Part 2 – Embrace Your Denial to Stop It
Fun Fotos for Friday – What Inspires The Artist
A little while back, I started taking random pictures of the art spaces around my house. I shot my libraries, studio, display shelves, and where my art ended up through several moves. I had hoped to find a focus on what drives my expressions. I'm not sure I have, yet, but I had a great … Continue reading Fun Fotos for Friday – What Inspires The Artist
Monday’s Movers – Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose
Preface: I recently reread this amazing book and felt compelled to share my revised review on it. This book deserves to be read! A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle Warning! This book can change your life. It can change the way you see yourself, the universe, and how you fit into … Continue reading Monday’s Movers – Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose
Monday’s Movers – Daniel H. Pink – DRiVE: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
Daniel H. Pink - DRiVE: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us If you are a manager, building a sales force, opening a school, looking to build true strength and self-confidence in your children, or simply trying to figures out why you hated sales your whole life, this is the book to read!!! Daniel Pink … Continue reading Monday’s Movers – Daniel H. Pink – DRiVE: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
Odds & Ends – An Introduction to The Law of Attraction
I recently finished reading Law of Attraction Habits by Chris Tomasso and wrote this little review about the book that I feel compelled to share with you. A great way to get your feet wet This isn't so much a "how to" book on the law of attraction, as it is a clear description of what … Continue reading Odds & Ends – An Introduction to The Law of Attraction
The New Renaissance Mindset 