a simple creature
by Allison Schultz
I am here -
present
a gift.
an unlettered map of the
fallen starfragment
tracing a story in the earth
about a dream becoming true
at the edge of transformation and wonder.
a body of work
soft animal fur and pink
wired, electric desiring beyond my edges of
percipient perceptible flesh
attuning perception reception inside outside as above so below
pulsing at the center [...]

because wishes are horses. (fresh newness from the studio: mixed media (acrylic, oil, gold leaf) on panel – $400)

I recently (September 1, 2011) gave a talk at Ignite Boulder 16 on “Plus Less Than Three: The Algorithm of an Amazing Life.” It was inspired by a late June conversation under a tree in a thunderstorm with my friend Lark. This was my second Ignite talk, and I was excited to take the stage. [...]

“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 [...]

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” [...]

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 [...]

Yesterday I awoke from the most amazingly chillaxed day in the history of Ali: I had 4 hours of yoga with Seane Corn and Kathryn Budig at the Hanuman Festival over on the BHS lawn next to the rushing creek on Friday, and found myself at dinner that night, draped in the patio chair like [...]

I revised The Inspiration Book a bit this morning – edited some copy, added in some brighter images, had some fun. Be sure to check it out, send a copy to your pops, and tell all your besties. It’s still very free, just more rich in vibrance.