Sunday SoulJourn: Love Trumps Hate

“I hate mosquitos.” While that declaration is true for many of us, when stated from the mouth of my toddler-age niece it became a lesson on many levels.  “We don’t say ‘hate’,” was the adults’ response. “Say ‘don’t like’ instead.” I watched the loving, independent, inquisitive child play and clarity hit me like a buildingContinue reading “Sunday SoulJourn: Love Trumps Hate”

Motivational Monday Poem: Fluttering

The artistic spirit fluttering within Escapes its boundaries And creates artwork With each brush of wing to page   The thoughts morph into context As the spirit soars, spins, And rides the wind of creativity A trail of shimmering dust only the artist can see   As the stars align to say adieu The artisticContinue reading “Motivational Monday Poem: Fluttering”

Motivational Monday Poem: Still, a Rose

Still, a Rose Color in the stillness of day Enraptures the world with its voice Vibrancy, depth, and beauty Calling to us to awaken   Mind, body, and spirit Journey together yet apart Focused on their respective roles Uniting for a moment to stop and smell the rose   Clouded by distraction and routine InspirationContinue reading “Motivational Monday Poem: Still, a Rose”

Motivational Monday Poem: Veiled Inspiration

Stretched to your limits The road ahead unclear A ray of light shines through Reigniting the spirit and the journey   The clouds kiss the horizon Bidding the day adieu Time to renew, refresh, And reinvigorate the soul   Though pulled from every direction Exhaustion clouding your vision Keep moving forward in mind, body, andContinue reading “Motivational Monday Poem: Veiled Inspiration”

Motivational Monday Poem: Artists’ Sky

Streamers of light Intermixed with color Enhance the natural background  One unnoticed in the rush of morning    As the sun rises And our setting changes A burst of vibrant hues  Enlighten and enrich    Nature’s temporary painting  Will return tomorrow  A unique reflection of daily possibilities    

Sunday SoulJourn: Hollywood, Here I Come

I’m preparing for a new SoulJourn in this my year of confidence! There will be a SPRING in my step come March as I spend the few months that follow in the city with stars in its eyes, on its billboards, and imprinted in its sidewalks. I’m packing a bag, driving from east to westContinue reading “Sunday SoulJourn: Hollywood, Here I Come”

Sunday SoulJourn: A Mini NYC Adventure

I SoulJourned into New York City this weekend for the inaugural BroadwayCon event – a celebration of the musical theatre community. I’d planned for this trip for nearly a year, since its announcement, and could barely contain my excitement as I boarded the train that would take me into New York Penn Station.  “I’m goingContinue reading “Sunday SoulJourn: A Mini NYC Adventure”