Last week, while spring-cleaning a cupboard (yes, I rock like that!) I came across my Mom’s diary. She had written in it: “Creativity is the backbone of all artistic endeavors. When we recognize and embrace our own creativity and the results from expressing it, we fully appreciate the creativity of what we see around us and cultivate a more consciously creative and artistic life.” That had me thinking quite a bit. And yes, she rocked like that. Lots of profound philosophy in her writing. I even came across pages from her diary dated 1968. Can you imagine? But more about that another time. Coming back to embracing our own creativity, and recognizing it around us—living mindfully, in fact—I realized how perfect it was to read what she had written. Here are my thoughts, based on the wonderful conversations we have had, because for me, she was the embodiment of mindful living. Let’s begin with art at home Ever noticed the architecture of your home? The craft of designing a home is of course, far more than simply making sure the walls will support the roof and there are enough rooms within. Ever noticed how, when you approach a building, it […]
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