Category Archives: Conscious Living

On Choice and Making Time

One of the other gals in our Artist’s Way group shared last week that her husband didn’t think our practice was worth her time. He sees it as “woo-woo, airy fairy, and good for nothing,” she relayed. Of course, when he said that, he wanted her to do something else with him so he may […]

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On Creative Recovery and the True Self

I am facilitating a weekly study group of Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way. We’re on week five now, with the goal of discovering a renewed sense of possibility and honoring the true self. It is my second time through this material. The first time, I was completely blocked. I had just closed my photography business after a […]

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My Passion Project: Advocating for Foster Youth

In 2011, I became a court-appointed special advocate, or CASA (like house in Spanish), for a teen in foster care. I LOVE it! Being an advocate has been the most rewarding experience I’ve ever had. So, when I heard my cousin describe her own voluntarism exactly the same way, I knew I’d found a new blog feature: […]

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Continuing On [Guest Post]

Jessica Swift shared a sweet reminder today with her mailing list—something I think we can all benefit from hearing on occasion—so I asked her if I could share it and she said yes! Here’s some business and life wisdom for you today, from Jess: An ode to continuing on, no matter what. Life is never […]

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Mary’s Passion Project: Boston Terrier Rescue

A while back I was chatting with my cousin Mary about her volunteer activities. It was clear from how quickly and completely she became involved that it was a true passion project for her, and so I wanted to share her story with you. Here it is, in her own words: What is your passion […]

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