… is a creative, inspiring, connected, abundant livelihood. The sweet truth about this vision? I already have this with my day job. Each morning at 5am I start my day by meditating and giving gratitude for all that I have right NOW, every sweet part of it, from my darling husband, to small luxuries like a comfy bed in a … Keep reading…
Finding energy to do art at night after a fully engaged and fun day with my job has sometimes been a challenge. Honestly, curling up in bed with a book, sounds rather peaceful right about now. Yet during times like these, I remind myself of my 30 commitment, and this is enough to push past my resistance, … Keep reading…
For the next 4 days, my luxurious hotel room will be my “art studio”. What you don’t see in this pic, however, is that my Mac laptop has already crashed 4 times in the last 20 minutes. This will make any kind of art this morning, and this trip, more challenging. Looks like I’m going to be searching for an … Keep reading…
I just realized that for the first 6 days of my 30 day 5 a.m commitment, I was sleeping in my own bed each night, with complete control over how each day would evolve. TODAY I move to the other schedule I’ve set up for this 30 day challenge, the one where I wake up in a hotel room, have … Keep reading…
Well this could be a first, waking at 4:50am on a Sunday. But a commitment is a commitment. So weird writing here each morning, not knowing if anyone will ever read these words, but I do this for me, to keep my feet to the fire, to show up for what I most love to … Keep reading…
Amazing but true, I woke up at 4:50 am WITHOUT an alarm. This new ritual appears to be taking hold. Totally excited about how much I’m getting done by following a structured schedule. I simply love that my morning ritual is keeping me focused on my priorities, art and the business of art. I even love being a little … Keep reading…
I’m so tired this morning after only sleeping 3 hours the night before, not to mention a full day of Thanksgiving festivities, including eating two Thanksgiving dinners at two different homes, plus cocktails and appetiziers at a third. What an amazing holiday full of community and love. Hit the snooze button twice, but still got out of bed by … Keep reading…
Happiest of Thanksgivings to all my art loving friends! I’m actually enjoying this new routine of the alarm going off at 4:50am every morning. Knowing that I’m getting up to do art feels amazing. Like I’ve got my priorities in complete harmony with my highest good. However, at 1:30am THIS morning I woke with “monkey brain”, thinking … Keep reading…
Here I am, Day 2, keeping with my 5am commitment, and in the studio by 6:30. As you can see I’ve made it much earlier. Being held accountable to myself, and this blog, is making all the difference with following through with my intention. I MUST find time to create art – NO more excuses for why I don’t do … Keep reading…