Slowing down, savoring simplicity and embracing presence. As I embrace this aspect of life more deeply, the projects I do are infused with more joyful intentionality and less with the stressful energy of functional productivity.

Do you have the space you need to hear your innermost thoughts, to follow your own guidance and to know what you truly want, need and dream of? Here are 3 steps that will create space and allow a calmer lifestyle to exist.

Contrast is the spice of life whether it’s in a painting, a book, a meal … and harmony brings it all together in a soothing and comforting way. This isn’t a new concept, but it’s come into my experience in a new way – through art and blood pressure.

Calming your fear and overwhelm may have become part of your daily routine over the last year. It certainly has been a trying time and we all need ways to navigate this.

What did happen though was that the wild animals came closer and into our lives. I first really noticed it when I was outside in the garden, singing, one day.

No one in their right mind tries to learn how to sail here on the Columbia River in the windsurfing capital of the world. Ok, admittedly, not the wisest move ever.

Nature has its seasons. We are part of nature. So why is there so much resistance to natural cycles and flows in our culture? The short answer is due to

Inspiration - This comes as a result of pondering ideas that interest you. One catches your attention and begins to form. You roll it around, giving it more thought, exploring and playing with what it could be.

Yes, our outer world is in massive transformation and I hold to the belief that we will come out of this living much more intentionally, respectfully and compassionately. But to get there requires all of us to do our part …

Activate the energies within that promote inner joy, peace, harmony and stillness. Fill yourself up so that what you contribute to the world is offered from a place of fullness and overflow.

I was called to work on an injured racehorse and reduced the pain and inflammation to the point that the veterinarian could do his “doctoring.” I thought it might be the beginning of a business relationship.

Winter is the season of dreaming, of deep nourishment, of stillness. And when we are able to embrace the gifts of the season, we have the energy, the clarity, the enthusiasm and the wisdom to make our dreams come true.

You are an intuitive being, you just are. And there are many ways to gather information that could be quite helpful. What are your ways?

Autumn is the season of the Metal Element. A time that all things ‘fall’ whether it’s the leaves on the trees or our energy level as it moves inward, to become more yin, to begin the time of quiet introspection. A time of grief and acceptance.