Creating and Re-Creating Yourself Throughout Your Life We have all heard the expression that ” he re-created himself” or “she re-invented her life,”maybe you are one of those who have. I actually think that we all re-create or re-invent ourself many times throughout our lifetime as our circumstances change. Speaking for myself, I never have […]
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Voyaging Watching yellow butterfliesglide over the gardenheralding a transformationfrom conventional lifeinto the freedom of unknown wonders. Possessions packed willsoon roll along the unfamiliarcarousel of strangers’ baggageholding tragic and bold storieswaiting to be shared in theanonymity of airspace. Between destinationslife is livedfilled with laughterdismantled by longingsebb and flow of drumbeatscalling the heart to flybeyond boundariespiloted by destiny.
That Day When Grief and Joy Co-Exist When a date is significant for more than one reason, how do we value the multiple meanings associated with the same time marker? Sometimes a date calls for the remembrance of two or more happy occasions like two people we love sharing a birthday. At those times, we generally
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The Art of Creative Travel by Carol Wood For this installment I am fortunate enough to share with you creative travel advice from world-renowned travel expert, Carol Wood. Carol and her husband Bob have traveled the globe by land, sea and air and they are experts on creating life-changing adventures both near and far. I
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Best Friends They drank Darjeeling teafrom Lenox china teacupsKettle One vodkain signature cocktailsRed cashmere sweatersstyled singularlyuniting in tragedy and triumphbehind the blindsnaked dancing moonwalkor curled up in a ball wearingflannel by the fireno judgmentin the vault of friendshipthe key hiddenunder a garden perennialrooted Linda Joy Walder Ride the wave of creativity and get Linda’s latest news
Garden In the morningyou call meto notice a tiny new budor weary leaf yellowing. In the afternoonI gather tomatoes, beets and basilfor my saladeaten on the back- porch in the company of bird songs. In the eveningthe stars shine spotlightson your relaxing flowersas my dogs sniffgreen blades of grass gladly. While I sleep you watch me,your lushness blanketingthe empty spacesof
The Art of Creative Outings Planning creative outings with family and friends is sometimes a challenge. You know you want to get together but the question is ”what should we do?” There are never a lack of choices but how to decide what to do is not as easy. For me, research is
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“Friendshipping” During your entire lifetime you meet people, at times, daily. Most encounters are a meet and greet when you share particular conversations and you may never encounter the person again, like when waiting to get a tire changed or at the grocery store check-out. Other times you meet people in social settings and share a
Using Every Day Items to Enhance Creativity Your garden, garbage and garage are great sources for creative projects. Whether you use a familiar object in an unfamiliar way or you design your personalized version of a well-worn idea, your everyday life is filled with opportunities to create. The first step in flexing your creative muscles
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“On Your Own” The importance of spending part of your life “on your own “cannot be over-emphasized in cultivating your resiliency. First, “on your own “does not mean alone, quite the contrary! I rather think of “on your own “as being on your own terms. You can do what you want, with whom you
