I’m cracked open with love and ache every day, sometimes every moment. I’m made raw with weariness. I’m working to show up imperfectly, bringing my broken/whole, weeping/raging, joyful/grieving self to each moment as best as I can.
The Beautiful Soul Circus: interview with Claudia Love Mair
“If we would just relax and BE, knowing that we’re always supported by Love, and that we don’t have to change the essence of who we are to be acceptable, a whole lot more of us would take up the mantle of a deep and abiding spirituality.” —Claudia Love Mair
Kintsukuroi: Maura Alia Badji
“I have been broken,
it’s true.
I have been broken
more than once,
over time, my seams
cracked, my protective
lacquer shattered.”
Sheree Angela Matthews: artist profile
“I know I wouldn’t be here today, and where I am today, if not for creativity. For years, I tried to walk the narrow path. Get the career and keep the 9-5 job, creativity only leaking out in controlled ways. And I thought I was satisfied.”
I'm teaching: Wild Creative Journey
Art journaling saves my sanity and my life on a daily basis. I’m teaching in Wild Creative Journey, crafting art journal affirmations for anxiety and depression . . .
An Excerpt from Malaika’s Wings (a novel): Claudia Love Mair
“In the beginning there was Africa and there was magic. Some of the people could fly. They had a sumpthin’ special 'bout 'em, a gift of wings.”
#notthisgirl: Michaela Loukas
After enduring ongoing bullying in school, 10-year-old Michaela wrote and delivered a version of this speech in a public speaking competition at her school (Sydney, Australia).
Shawnta S. Barnes: artist profile
“I started writing for myself and to tell my truth. I never believed I would resonate with so many people.”
Buona Seda, Bedda: Maura Alia Badji
During the last summer of her life
I watch my grandmother undress
by the light of a holy candle,
disrobe before Jesus, His merciful eyes . . .
your soul is calling
Where do you hear your soul best?