I’m a Tranquilista!

© 2009 Sheri Gaynor, All Rights Reserved North Light Books, 2009. "Possibilities" From the Creative Awakenings Deck of Transformation, Creative Awakenings: Envisioning the Life of Your Dreams Through ArtSeeking a little inspiration for your week? Listen to an interview about my book Creative Awakenings: Envisioning the Life of Your Dreams Through Art. Check it out! http://blog.kimberlywilson.com/2010/05/tranquility-du-jour-184-creativity.html For […]

I Am Ready…again!

Photo from Creative Awakenings: June 1,  2007-Me on top of Red Hill overlooking Mt. Sopris In the first blog post entry, on Page 34 in my book. I share a moment on June 1 2007, when I climbed Red Hill, which overlooks our sacred Mt. Sopris, here in Carbondale. I was waiting to hear back […]

This is 50!

Drumming, labyrinth, soul sisters wisdomDiamond Stud, sassy dress, dinner and hugs shakin' it with my guy, to the Heathensin a House of Godin Community Cooking with Akal Jeetto Bombay Beats,the sweet scent of Indian spiceswafting through the house Remembrance, grief, celebration,saying…Goodbyemoments are preciouslive them…FULLY!  Facing truth, self-care, testingand good news..Milestones on life's highways, I am choosing this next half […]

Sowing the Seeds of 2010

Happy New Year!! It's a that time of year…we look back, we look forward…we dream of what's to come. Reflections are part of life's journey and this year it feels especially important for me to look back at the path I've walked and reflect on the adventure ahead. Why? In 6 days, I will be […]

Gifts of the Goddess, from a Goddess..

Isn't she beautiful? This beautiful gift (GAIA) was created for me by my sister-in-law Ellen Putnam Paquette and was my Christmas gift!! It's just wonderful when someone knows you so well and takes the time to create something so special just for you. I am so honored. Visit her ETSY site to see more of her […]

Guest Author: Carmen Torbus

 My fingers are covered in paint as I type this.  Paint on my fingers always makes me smile.  You would laugh if you knew how many times I've gotten to work, the grocery store or the post office only to realize I have turquoise paint on my knuckles, a smudge of gel medium on my […]

Creative Play

This weekend was devoted to rejuvenation. I find myself torn between the pull of the business of running the studio and answering the call to the reason I am an artist. For those of you who have chosen art and creativity as your profession, I'm sure you understand the challenge. And so I have given myself […]

Learning to “See”-Part 1

During our last Soul Sessions class, one of my students who has worked with me for awhile said, "I finally get it, I get what you do, it's CREATIVE RECOVERY." I stood there dumbfounded, as I had never thought of it that way, yet when she said it to the class, and I saw all […]

Holding Space-September EnVision Art of Intention

September 09: Holding Space, EnVision Art of Intention This months EnVIsion Art of Intention is about Holding Space for what is to come. With Fall's arrival, it seems a perfect time to rough up the soil and plant the seeds to create our intentions for Spring.  Last December 30th, I had clients sew seeds of […]

Home Again

There's nothing more wonderful than coming home after 2 weeks on the gypsy spirit trail. The IEATA conference was just incredible! I am re-energized and blown away by the powerful explosion of my field. I met some amazing people doing all kinds of work in arts and healing, from researchers who are quantifying data, expressive arts […]