I just completed an Art from the Heart painting workshop this past weekend and I am still reeling from it. What strikes me, what really touches me, is how each participant showed up; curious, willing to explore, open and eager to dive in albeit unsure and a bit anxious. The mere courage to show up on a Sat morning and commit to a full day of totally submerging themselves into a creative process just proves how committed to themselves they are, and THAT takes courage. It's not easy to really stop and listen to the voice that is longing for us to slow down, dive into the unknown and trust that it's all good. It is such an honor to witness that commitment and to offer a space for that voice to be heard and encouraged to get louder, bigger, stronger.

It inspires me to support and encourage each participant in their own, unique, creative journey. I am always intrigued by their process and curious about what is possible. For me it's like watching kids on a nature trail; one moment they are smelling a new flower or checking out a beetle that is crossing their path, the next moment they are frightened by a new sound or something that looks daunting and the next moment they are running freely towards a big tree they hope to climb. It's all so magical and freeing and empowering. Each little breakthrough is actually a deepening into a spaciousness that allows for more possibilities, more opportunities, more hope and joy and all things good.....I am so truly honored to be able to witness it, it's a real Win Win for everyone.

I am SO excited for the next time I get to witness the kids on the nature trail.....And I'm even more excited to be offering an Art from the Heart retreat in Dingle, Ireland the weekend of Oct 22-24. If you are interested, please see the flyer on the Art from the Heart blog page and contact me if you have any questions.