In response to this art, I created a dialogue between the artist and the rabbi. The subject of the artist's expression is created using thread, bits of fabric and lace. The artist puts glue upon her fingers and picks up lace, thread and scraps to create the cries of her heart. She does [...]
Going Deeper Into Our Written Work I know that going deeper into our written work involves meeting with the shadow side. These shadows are sometimes called "the dark side." They are parts of us that we may want to hide because they make us look less than perfect. Meeting with my shadow side [...]
Using Inner Child Healing Techniques In Your Writing Writing can pull back the curtains and allow our child within to find a voice. Inner Child Healing Techniques can start out with the simple prompt: When I Was A Child ... I then allowed my pen to flow freely, not attempting to harness [...]
Our seasons of creativity can reflect seasons of the Earth. We move from winter into spring in our creative journey. It is here we may notice that there are new ideas beginning to form. This metaphor is one that brings great hope. Can you detect that "glint of green" in your life and in [...]
When we use our authentic voice in writing, we move away from a "follow the numbers" format into a world where our words, thoughts and written form are our own. We come out of hiding and remove our masks. There is an originality that is now placed upon the page and this is offered [...]
Composting is the decomposition of thrown away waste. This material breaks down over time to become a powerful additive for gardens and crops. The rich soil of our lives is greatly enhanced by our powerful compost. Our experiences are to be valued, both the wondrous times as well as seasons of pain and difficulty. [...]
Graphophobia is the fear of writing. I suffered from graphophobia; I worked hard to overcome my own fear of writing. Because of this I am able to understand how this fear works and effectively help others. Hearing me talk about this may surprise you. I am an author, a seasoned writing teacher and a [...]
Handmade book artists are people who create a work of art in the form of a book. This book is an object of art; this form has become increasingly popular in the 20th century. They are sometimes produced as one-of-kind objects and sometimes they are published in small editions. As a writer and an [...]
