Understanding Erosion

Understanding Erosion

Two decades of handling driftwood has taught me that erosion is nothing more than observable change. There’s no difference between the weathering of organic matter, the shifting of the shoreline, or the altering of a relationship.

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Boost Your Mood

Boost Your Mood

Did you know that caring for a few plants in your home is a simple way to support your well-being? Watch this video reel from my Instagram page, and get an easy tip for establishing a low maintenance biophilic relationship in your life.

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Stillness

Stillness

Overachieving habits, no matter how productive they seem, are really just tactics for managing emotional trauma. They might make us effective artists, heroic parents, or strong leaders, but the tough business of loving and advocating for ourselves is the real work that needs to be done.

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On Suffering

On Suffering

If you are in pain, this post is for you…Today, I listened to @babaramdass talk about suffering (thanks to my friend @theresagorski). His words changed everything. He explained that nature is unfolding all the time, even through us.

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Mindset

Mindset

On the other side of trauma is the opportunity to tinker with our mindset. Despair can linger for months if we let it, but eventually we learn to find little beams of light through the rubble, despite what’s taken place...

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Possibilities

Possibilities

Uncertainty is a prerequisite for new possibilities. It's in that nebulous place of "not knowing" where all the magic happens. Like a fabulous page-turner that keeps you on the edge of your seat, the universe lets the mystery unfold like a...

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Bravery

Bravery

If you've ever found yourself barely breathing, exhausted from the flood that won't end, I feel you. The struggle is real, and the apprehension can be paralyzing. But while it may seem like fear is what's holding you under water, it's more likely self-doubt...

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Love

Love

“Why do you think you were born?” he asked, as if trying to uncover some nugget of detail about who I really was. “LOVE.” The word blurted out of my mouth with unwavering certainty, like there was no greater truth in the world. I have no idea...

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Reclamation

Reclamation

My closest pals and I believe a little introspection is a good thing. It’s through any kind of self-reflection that we eventually make peace with change. Of course, some change is more dramatic than others, and I am no stranger to the fear...

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Identity

Identity

I’ve been calling myself an artist for over 35 years, but only recently have I felt like one. After chasing big dreams and placing thousands of my creations into customer’s hands, I’ve finally figured out that it’s not the volume of work I sell or the awards I receive...

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Chill

Chill

Sometimes we forget how important it is to slow down. My mother (and my mother-in-law) pleaded with me for years about this issue. But I never realized what a toll the fast pace was taking on my mental health until it all came crashing down...

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Still

Still

Sitting still with myself requires extraordinary effort. It takes the determination of a warrior to defend the calm within my storm, but the urge to run is always there. My habit is to keep on the move, because if I stay in a quiet space long enough...

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