eye candy
” By replacing the eyes iris with a blue, cloud-filled sky in False Mirror, Magritte challenges us to question what we see and what we think we know. Is the sky a reflection of what the eye is seeing? Is the eye in fact an opening into another reality? Are we looking at an inner vision, or something else entirely? One thing is certain: Magritte’s The False Mirror is an invitation to look at the world differently.”
I love my Aromaland oil warmer. It is made in the USA and only costs $9.99!
This is my new Moleskin journal cover….made with water-soluble crayons, gesso, washi tape, and ephemera. It looks even better in person because you can see all the “imperfections”.
On the Path
It looks like something out of Alice and wonderland
“To find your own way is to follow your bliss. This involves analysis, watching yourself and seeing where real deep bliss is — not the quick little excitement , but the real deep, life-filling bliss.” – Joseph Campbell
Category Archives: self care
This post might be tagged #better late than never. The usual excuses apply and then some as I work toward physical independence and complete recovery. Most of the things I used to do with ease are still difficult. And some are not … Continue reading
Engaging in Touch: The art of self Love
“Feelings aroused by the touch of someone’s hand, the sound of music, the smell of a flower, a beautiful sunset, a work of art, love, laughter… all work on both the unconscious and the conscious aspects of the self, and … Continue reading
Posted in BlogPosts, chill out, Essential oil Scents for Engaging your Senses, Healing, Lifestyle, Practices, self care, Senses, touch
Tagged Beauty, Hawaii, healing, love, poetry, Self-massage, senses, touch, Valentines day
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Engaging in Discovery
Happy Holidays Lovely Readers! There is something extra appealing about bookstores and books in Winter. It is a sensory pleasure to get curled up with a steaming cup of The Republic of Tea’s Peppermint Bark Tea and a plate of biscuits … Continue reading
Miracles, Medicine, and the Healing Power of Sound Waves
“We trust that the magic of sound, will contribute an ever greater measure to the relief of human suffering.” Robert Assagioli M.D.(1888-1974)Founder of Transpersonal Psychology Hello Lovelies, How are you feeling? I am feeling better than I have in a very … Continue reading
Engaging with Cravings: Coconut Wisdom
It’s kind of surreal in the best possible way to be drinking this cooling connection of sweet medicinal deliciousness right out of its shaved white shell in the middle of a busy urban day 2675 miles from the closest Hawaiian Island, and the whole experience got me thinking about how our sense of taste relates to the second chakra. Continue reading
#Capturing Gratitude: Engaging with Happiness and More
Hello Lovelies, Happy Autumn and Shanah Tovah! How exciting to be entering a new season and cycle of life. I had planned on posting something entirely different, but when I received an invitation from one of my heroes, the amazing … Continue reading
Posted in BlogPosts, Inspiration, Practices, quotes, Resources, self care, Senses, Sights for Sore Eyes
Tagged #capturinggratitude, Beauty, happiness, photography, wellness
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Expanding your Happiness and Engaging your Senses go Hand in Hand: Two top notch free meditations you can use right now!
“The meaning of life is to give life meaning.” I’ve been making a lot of lemonade out of lemons lately: my mother fell down the stairs while visiting me and somehow wasn’t seriously injured, my daughter’s father’s heart … Continue reading
Posted in Awakening the Senses, BlogPosts, Hearing, Inspiration, Practices, Resources, self care, Senses, Treasure Chest
Tagged Beauty, free guided meditation, happiness, healing, mindfulness, spiritual solutions, Tara Brach
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Inspiration Thursday <3 <3 <3
Hello Lovely Readers, In between being a busy mother, daughter, and partner, I’ve been having fun making a series of Engaging the Senses Collages to illustrate the book. Each of our senses has an internal and an external quality. So … Continue reading
Posted in BlogPosts, Eye Candy, quotes, self care, Senses, Sights for Sore Eyes
Tagged Art, Gratitude, inspiration, mindfullness, personal growth, quotes, senses
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It’s never too late: engaging with determination and Beauty
Happy New Year Lovely Reader! How fortuitous that this year begins with a new moon in the sign of Capricorn. According to spiritual astrologer, Jan Spiller, “on this day wishes concerning the following categories that are related to that sign … Continue reading
Posted in BlogPosts, Inspiration, Resources, self care, Senses
Tagged Beauty, determination, Diana Nyad, inspiration, journey, Never give up, New Moon, New Year, personal growth, Quest, TED
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Inspiration Thursdays
Aloha Lovely Readers, I am so excited to tell you that I am soon to be the owner of this spiffy new scooter! Every season offers its own special treats for engaging the senses. I’ve always loved Autumn with its … Continue reading
Birdsong day or night!
Aloha Chickadees, I mentioned in my last post that I was deprived of birdsong and other pleasures while recovering this summer. Well one day during this unwanted ‘detour’, my daughter entered my bedroom and immediately stopped to hear more … Continue reading
Posted in Hearing, Resources, self care, Senses, Treasure Chest
Tagged Birdsong, deep relaxation, mental-health, nature, SAD, senses, University of Surrey
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