Archive for July, 2011
The breeze of grace
31st Jul 2011Posted in: Collage, Images 0
Ala Mode
31st Jul 2011Posted in: Art, Life, Love, Newsletters, Text, Work 0

“Do not wait for life. Do not long for it. Be aware, always and at every moment, that the miracle is in the here and now.” – Marcel Proust
The waves of summer’s happenings are going swimmingly here at HQ, where everyday is a 5 star day, the studio feels like a spa, and co-conspirator rhymes [...]

Happiness Now: discernment, choice and commitment
10th Jul 2011Posted in: Art, Life, Love, Text, Work 0

“Do not wait for life. Do not long for it. Be aware, always and at every moment, that the miracle is in the here and now.” – Marcel Proust
Ever feel like you’re in an Econundrum of Knowing in this co-creative universe?
For as long as I remember, I have known what I wanted to do, what [...]

‎Mindfully Becoming: Life is a feast of ‘nows’
10th Jul 2011Posted in: Art, Life, Love, Text, Work 1

‎”The thought manifests as the word; The word manifests as the deed; The deed develops into habit; And habit hardens into character. So watch the thought and its ways with care, And let it spring from love. Born out of concern for all beings.” – Buddha
Where you are and where you want to be is [...]

life a la mode: eat dessert first
10th Jul 2011Posted in: Art, Life, Love, Text, Work 1

Last night, while walking down Pearl Street after devouring the cuppa magic that is an affogado, two fellow artists (and devourers of life) and I ruminated on the meaning of ‘a la mode.’ Meaning at once “with ice cream on top or on the side” and “the current trend,” it is a rich word to [...]

“your life is a moving prayer”
4th Jul 2011Posted in: Art, Life, Love, Text, Work 0

A few weeks ago I read this article in Elephant Journal and emailed it to myself to savor later, too. Later just happened whilst sinking into this day of interdependance. “Swollen with Light” is a worthwhile read in resonance with everything I feel so deeply here at love.life.art.work: that “your life is a moving prayer” [...]

Your very flesh shall be a great poem
4th Jul 2011Posted in: Art, Life, Love, Text, Work 0

This is what you shall do by Walt Whitman
“This is what you shall do; Love the earth and sun and the animals, despise riches, give alms to every one that asks, stand up for the stupid and crazy, devote your income and labor to others, hate tyrants, argue not concerning God, have patience and indulgence [...]

For the love of coconuts: mindful sips of ‘wake up’
2nd Jul 2011Posted in: Art, Life, Love, Text, Work 0

I discovered this quote yesterday and realized why I love coconuts so much:
“In the garden of gentle sanity, may you be bombarded by coconuts of wakefulness.” – Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche
And after the amazing bevvy I had today at 15th St. Coffee, I dedicate this brew to the flavor of that phrase.

Coconuts of Wakefulness
1 part bhakti [...]

hello summer: tart cherry coconut ice cream with port reduction
2nd Jul 2011Posted in: Art, Life, Love, Text, Work 0

Today I was transported great distances without leaving 2 miles from my home: a hike over the ridge this morning, looking out to the green green foothills of flagstaff and chatauqua looked not-from-here; time spent at a new (to me) cafe was full of bright new faces, heartfelt conversations, and the enjoyment of a frothy [...]

Tune into the channel of intuition this New Moon
1st Jul 2011Posted in: Art, Life, Love, Text, Work 0

In this year of manifesting magic, and with the new moon upon us and accompanied by an eclipse, listen deeper to the intuitive channel and keep it open for downloading. Tune in to what nurtures you.
PS. The new moon is a fabulous time to collage and vision board. Need encouragement? Read my recent article in [...]