A muse at day’s ending toward a new year
I would be considered ‘retired’ by most people, but not in my mind. I finished two Master’s degrees during our Covid lockdowns and I am chomping at the bit ready to put all that I learned out into the “world”. And I was doing just that, then came a blip.
But we can’t let something like a blip detour our whole plan…or life. So I retreated for a while and now I’m ready, all the way into 2025 to begin again, again.
Photo credit: Jeff Suchak of http://mythiclandscape.com
This is what I am pondering as another Spring season creeps closer and closer.
So, I am making art and making plans too. Plans to bring this idea into focus, a focus so sharp that it materializes itself as an offering into the world that I believe so deeply needs the healing it brings.
As I spend time in the Southern Ontario Wren’s Nest Studio here in Leamington once again, I just need to be open to listen and move to this music that is drawing me. In good time, all will come.
And though what needs birthing feels a little distant, like individual trees in a forest, I do see it shimmering, beckoning, smiling … and I know that if I focus on that which I am being called to do and be, all will be well.
And so it is…
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Nine Tips for Becoming a Real Writer
I don’t usually post on a Sunday … but what Jen Storer has to say is too important not to share… 1/ Make writing a high priority. Never jam writing time into your day. Jam your day into your writing time. 2/ Write while you’re fresh. Run errands when you’re flagging. Errands… Source: Nine Read more
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A Benediction for 2017
by susanna suchak adapted from “A Blessing for the New Year” by Kayleen Asbo (dedicated with gratitude to Mike Prepsky who always inspires) As the presence of light begins to grow with each passing day may the fearful places in your heart unclench their grasp on your life; may your courage blossom and bloom. Read more
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Have a hygge 2017!
Many are making New Year’s Resolutions today, January 1, 2017. Because, rules (and resolutions) are meant for breaking. Right? Some others are choosing ONE WORD that will define their year. As if one single word can sum up the whole glorious train wreck that is our life. Some are planning their next expenditure on their Read more
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sôhkâtisiw
In MAIS 752 as I near the end of my Master’s degree, I am allocated a “Creative Assignment” by my professor Dr. Di Brandt. For some reason, after I posted what I proposed to do for this assignment a monstrous block descended upon me. I struggled. I struggled mightily…kihchi struggled. And on Monday morning, near tears, Read more
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What he said…
It’s early in the morning and I have a busy day ahead of me and little to say. But I just read Gary Kenny‘s new blog and have to share it. Do give it a read. He speaks eloquently and articulately about Mother Earth… and here is a picture…thanks to Daniel Ondrovcik for this image. Read more
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Patti and the monkey
Originally posted on Danny Gregory: Tim sent me the following email last week: Hi Danny, Thanks for Shut Your Monkey. I’ve been working on quieting my inner voice for 40 years mostly through meditation. I’ve added Shut Your Monkey to the list of books that have helped me over the years including Be Here Now,… Read more
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Nine Tips for Becoming a Real Writer
I don’t usually post on a Sunday … but what Jen Storer has to say is too important not to share… 1/ Make writing a high priority. Never jam writing time into your day. Jam your day into your writing time. 2/ Write while you’re fresh. Run errands when you’re flagging. Errands… Source: Nine Read more
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A Benediction for 2017
by susanna suchak adapted from “A Blessing for the New Year” by Kayleen Asbo (dedicated with gratitude to Mike Prepsky who always inspires) As the presence of light begins to grow with each passing day may the fearful places in your heart unclench their grasp on your life; may your courage blossom and bloom. Read more
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Have a hygge 2017!
Many are making New Year’s Resolutions today, January 1, 2017. Because, rules (and resolutions) are meant for breaking. Right? Some others are choosing ONE WORD that will define their year. As if one single word can sum up the whole glorious train wreck that is our life. Some are planning their next expenditure on their Read more
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sôhkâtisiw
In MAIS 752 as I near the end of my Master’s degree, I am allocated a “Creative Assignment” by my professor Dr. Di Brandt. For some reason, after I posted what I proposed to do for this assignment a monstrous block descended upon me. I struggled. I struggled mightily…kihchi struggled. And on Monday morning, near tears, Read more
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What he said…
It’s early in the morning and I have a busy day ahead of me and little to say. But I just read Gary Kenny‘s new blog and have to share it. Do give it a read. He speaks eloquently and articulately about Mother Earth… and here is a picture…thanks to Daniel Ondrovcik for this image. Read more
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Patti and the monkey
Originally posted on Danny Gregory: Tim sent me the following email last week: Hi Danny, Thanks for Shut Your Monkey. I’ve been working on quieting my inner voice for 40 years mostly through meditation. I’ve added Shut Your Monkey to the list of books that have helped me over the years including Be Here Now,… Read more
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Nine Tips for Becoming a Real Writer
I don’t usually post on a Sunday … but what Jen Storer has to say is too important not to share… 1/ Make writing a high priority. Never jam writing time into your day. Jam your day into your writing time. 2/ Write while you’re fresh. Run errands when you’re flagging. Errands… Source: Nine Read more
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A Benediction for 2017
by susanna suchak adapted from “A Blessing for the New Year” by Kayleen Asbo (dedicated with gratitude to Mike Prepsky who always inspires) As the presence of light begins to grow with each passing day may the fearful places in your heart unclench their grasp on your life; may your courage blossom and bloom. Read more
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Have a hygge 2017!
Many are making New Year’s Resolutions today, January 1, 2017. Because, rules (and resolutions) are meant for breaking. Right? Some others are choosing ONE WORD that will define their year. As if one single word can sum up the whole glorious train wreck that is our life. Some are planning their next expenditure on their Read more
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sôhkâtisiw
In MAIS 752 as I near the end of my Master’s degree, I am allocated a “Creative Assignment” by my professor Dr. Di Brandt. For some reason, after I posted what I proposed to do for this assignment a monstrous block descended upon me. I struggled. I struggled mightily…kihchi struggled. And on Monday morning, near tears, Read more
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What he said…
It’s early in the morning and I have a busy day ahead of me and little to say. But I just read Gary Kenny‘s new blog and have to share it. Do give it a read. He speaks eloquently and articulately about Mother Earth… and here is a picture…thanks to Daniel Ondrovcik for this image. Read more
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Patti and the monkey
Originally posted on Danny Gregory: Tim sent me the following email last week: Hi Danny, Thanks for Shut Your Monkey. I’ve been working on quieting my inner voice for 40 years mostly through meditation. I’ve added Shut Your Monkey to the list of books that have helped me over the years including Be Here Now,… Read more
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Nine Tips for Becoming a Real Writer
I don’t usually post on a Sunday … but what Jen Storer has to say is too important not to share… 1/ Make writing a high priority. Never jam writing time into your day. Jam your day into your writing time. 2/ Write while you’re fresh. Run errands when you’re flagging. Errands… Source: Nine Read more
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A Benediction for 2017
by susanna suchak adapted from “A Blessing for the New Year” by Kayleen Asbo (dedicated with gratitude to Mike Prepsky who always inspires) As the presence of light begins to grow with each passing day may the fearful places in your heart unclench their grasp on your life; may your courage blossom and bloom. Read more
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Have a hygge 2017!
Many are making New Year’s Resolutions today, January 1, 2017. Because, rules (and resolutions) are meant for breaking. Right? Some others are choosing ONE WORD that will define their year. As if one single word can sum up the whole glorious train wreck that is our life. Some are planning their next expenditure on their Read more
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sôhkâtisiw
In MAIS 752 as I near the end of my Master’s degree, I am allocated a “Creative Assignment” by my professor Dr. Di Brandt. For some reason, after I posted what I proposed to do for this assignment a monstrous block descended upon me. I struggled. I struggled mightily…kihchi struggled. And on Monday morning, near tears, Read more
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What he said…
It’s early in the morning and I have a busy day ahead of me and little to say. But I just read Gary Kenny‘s new blog and have to share it. Do give it a read. He speaks eloquently and articulately about Mother Earth… and here is a picture…thanks to Daniel Ondrovcik for this image. Read more
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Patti and the monkey
Originally posted on Danny Gregory: Tim sent me the following email last week: Hi Danny, Thanks for Shut Your Monkey. I’ve been working on quieting my inner voice for 40 years mostly through meditation. I’ve added Shut Your Monkey to the list of books that have helped me over the years including Be Here Now,… Read more
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Nine Tips for Becoming a Real Writer
I don’t usually post on a Sunday … but what Jen Storer has to say is too important not to share… 1/ Make writing a high priority. Never jam writing time into your day. Jam your day into your writing time. 2/ Write while you’re fresh. Run errands when you’re flagging. Errands… Source: Nine Read more
-
A Benediction for 2017
by susanna suchak adapted from “A Blessing for the New Year” by Kayleen Asbo (dedicated with gratitude to Mike Prepsky who always inspires) As the presence of light begins to grow with each passing day may the fearful places in your heart unclench their grasp on your life; may your courage blossom and bloom. Read more
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Have a hygge 2017!
Many are making New Year’s Resolutions today, January 1, 2017. Because, rules (and resolutions) are meant for breaking. Right? Some others are choosing ONE WORD that will define their year. As if one single word can sum up the whole glorious train wreck that is our life. Some are planning their next expenditure on their Read more
-
sôhkâtisiw
In MAIS 752 as I near the end of my Master’s degree, I am allocated a “Creative Assignment” by my professor Dr. Di Brandt. For some reason, after I posted what I proposed to do for this assignment a monstrous block descended upon me. I struggled. I struggled mightily…kihchi struggled. And on Monday morning, near tears, Read more
-
What he said…
It’s early in the morning and I have a busy day ahead of me and little to say. But I just read Gary Kenny‘s new blog and have to share it. Do give it a read. He speaks eloquently and articulately about Mother Earth… and here is a picture…thanks to Daniel Ondrovcik for this image. Read more
-
Patti and the monkey
Originally posted on Danny Gregory: Tim sent me the following email last week: Hi Danny, Thanks for Shut Your Monkey. I’ve been working on quieting my inner voice for 40 years mostly through meditation. I’ve added Shut Your Monkey to the list of books that have helped me over the years including Be Here Now,… Read more
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Nine Tips for Becoming a Real Writer
I don’t usually post on a Sunday … but what Jen Storer has to say is too important not to share… 1/ Make writing a high priority. Never jam writing time into your day. Jam your day into your writing time. 2/ Write while you’re fresh. Run errands when you’re flagging. Errands… Source: Nine Read more
-
A Benediction for 2017
by susanna suchak adapted from “A Blessing for the New Year” by Kayleen Asbo (dedicated with gratitude to Mike Prepsky who always inspires) As the presence of light begins to grow with each passing day may the fearful places in your heart unclench their grasp on your life; may your courage blossom and bloom. Read more
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Have a hygge 2017!
Many are making New Year’s Resolutions today, January 1, 2017. Because, rules (and resolutions) are meant for breaking. Right? Some others are choosing ONE WORD that will define their year. As if one single word can sum up the whole glorious train wreck that is our life. Some are planning their next expenditure on their Read more
-
sôhkâtisiw
In MAIS 752 as I near the end of my Master’s degree, I am allocated a “Creative Assignment” by my professor Dr. Di Brandt. For some reason, after I posted what I proposed to do for this assignment a monstrous block descended upon me. I struggled. I struggled mightily…kihchi struggled. And on Monday morning, near tears, Read more
-
What he said…
It’s early in the morning and I have a busy day ahead of me and little to say. But I just read Gary Kenny‘s new blog and have to share it. Do give it a read. He speaks eloquently and articulately about Mother Earth… and here is a picture…thanks to Daniel Ondrovcik for this image. Read more
-
Patti and the monkey
Originally posted on Danny Gregory: Tim sent me the following email last week: Hi Danny, Thanks for Shut Your Monkey. I’ve been working on quieting my inner voice for 40 years mostly through meditation. I’ve added Shut Your Monkey to the list of books that have helped me over the years including Be Here Now,… Read more
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Nine Tips for Becoming a Real Writer
I don’t usually post on a Sunday … but what Jen Storer has to say is too important not to share… 1/ Make writing a high priority. Never jam writing time into your day. Jam your day into your writing time. 2/ Write while you’re fresh. Run errands when you’re flagging. Errands… Source: Nine Read more
-
A Benediction for 2017
by susanna suchak adapted from “A Blessing for the New Year” by Kayleen Asbo (dedicated with gratitude to Mike Prepsky who always inspires) As the presence of light begins to grow with each passing day may the fearful places in your heart unclench their grasp on your life; may your courage blossom and bloom. Read more
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Have a hygge 2017!
Many are making New Year’s Resolutions today, January 1, 2017. Because, rules (and resolutions) are meant for breaking. Right? Some others are choosing ONE WORD that will define their year. As if one single word can sum up the whole glorious train wreck that is our life. Some are planning their next expenditure on their Read more
-
sôhkâtisiw
In MAIS 752 as I near the end of my Master’s degree, I am allocated a “Creative Assignment” by my professor Dr. Di Brandt. For some reason, after I posted what I proposed to do for this assignment a monstrous block descended upon me. I struggled. I struggled mightily…kihchi struggled. And on Monday morning, near tears, Read more
-
What he said…
It’s early in the morning and I have a busy day ahead of me and little to say. But I just read Gary Kenny‘s new blog and have to share it. Do give it a read. He speaks eloquently and articulately about Mother Earth… and here is a picture…thanks to Daniel Ondrovcik for this image. Read more
-
Patti and the monkey
Originally posted on Danny Gregory: Tim sent me the following email last week: Hi Danny, Thanks for Shut Your Monkey. I’ve been working on quieting my inner voice for 40 years mostly through meditation. I’ve added Shut Your Monkey to the list of books that have helped me over the years including Be Here Now,… Read more
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