Nothing in life lasts forever. Embracing impermanence is the key to accessing authentic freedom. Loss and grief are invitations to open our hearts.

What if we are seeds... here to be planted... here to shed our shells... here to soften into the earth, into Nature...

Remember to pause, breathe, and appreciate the simple things even when (especially when) life feels overwhelming or challenging.

Dear Fellow Sensitive Soul, You are here to add beauty to the world. You are here to be an example of grace, sensitivity, and creativity. You are here to be someone who restores people's faith in humanity.  You don't have to do anything special to accomplish this.  Just be yourself and follow your heart.  Many of us have been wounded by the outdated paradigms of society.  We cannot let these wounds limit us or define us. Our work is to bring love and gentleness into our wound

When I finish mandalas, I like to encircle them in affirmations that arise for me while creating them. This one says: “Love is at the center of all creation. Love is your true nature. Trust the wisdom of your heart.” I drew it a few months ago. As I was flipping through my sketchbook recently, its message is the one my heart needed most. I thought I’d share it for anyone else who might need it, too. I find myself struggling at times with the demands of outdated societal norms

This blog offers inspiration about growing through the difficult experiences in life. "No mud, no lotus." - Thich Nhat Hanh

I have been feeling a lot lately, not knowing how to clearly articulate it. Tonight I wrote this thought/poem about it. I felt inspired to share it along with a mandala that I drew yesterday. I feel as though my feet are standing in two separate worlds. One on a crumbling foundation, the remnants of a world I once knew. The other on a structure that is forming, the foundation of a world I am creating. I look at both in wonder. Moments of chaos… moments of peace… dancing toget

We have to learn to love ourselves unconditionally. This is a blog about some of my struggles with loving myself. I hope it inspires you.

Life can be messy sometimes. This is a little inspiration to see beauty in the mess.

This blog offers some thoughts about how art teaches us important lessons about life.

This is a letter that I wrote recently, an offering of inspiration for all highly sensitive souls.

You are whole and complete: a simple reminder that was inspired by a beautiful crocus growing through the dead brown leaves.

This is a blog about an unexpected and meaningful exchange that I had with a little girl recently.

A recent chalk art experience reminded me how playful creativity ignites the soul and promotes well-being and connection.

What if we could enjoy the emotional storms of life as much as we enjoy a summer thunderstorm?