by jlouden | Apr 18, 2012 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
“While the hero journeys for external fame, fortune, and power, the heroine tries to regain her lost creative spirit.” Valerie Frankel, From Girl to Goddess This quote has rocked my world. It feels very, very important. Frankly, I started Savor & Serve...
by jlouden | Apr 14, 2012 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
Ever falter and lose your momentum right before the finish line on a project or when preparing for something big? Lord how I hate when I do this! Sustaining momentum: honestly, it always felt a little boring to me. Pedestrian. What I loved was bolting out of the...
by jlouden | Apr 11, 2012 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
I attended a “retreatshop” lead by the delicious Rachel Cole last Saturday. The subject was desire and self-care in the form of asking “What are you truly hungry for?” Isn’t that the best question ever? Let it roll around on your...
by jlouden | Apr 4, 2012 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
I make a lot of mistakes. I am learning to see their beauty. These mistakes are mostly around dates and times for classes and typos, but I’m also good for word usage and grammar oddities at least a few times a week. I lose students and readers over these...
by jlouden | Mar 31, 2012 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort, Favorites
Painting by Pat Woodall What helps me in my business isn’t any different than what helps me in my life. I’m sure the same is true for you. Like: :: Bob’s love. (who do you grow with?) * Lilly’s being. (what do you excel for?) :: My assistant...
by jlouden | Mar 24, 2012 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
This is who I am studying with right now – loving it. New favorite writing blog – utterly inspiring in get-under-your-skin way. Advice for writing faster – do sign up for her newsletter. Via Colleen, who you must read as she writes like a perfect...