Understanding we are Worthy, Capable, Connected, and Called to Adventure for a more Joyful and Resilient Life
It may seem odd to suggest that coloring is a contemplative practice. After all, the phrase contemplative practice sounds very grown-up, serious, and even mysterious. Coloring, on the other hand, is child's play, lighthearted, and easy as a walk in the park on a sunny day. Can coloring really be contemplative? Contemplative practices are activities… Continue reading Coloring: A Contemplative Practice
I love cardinals. In the morning this summer, I have been sitting out on my back porch and looking at the trees and listening to the birds sing. I love watching the animals that visit our yard in the morning. We have had a bunny who regularly visits both our front and back yard, as… Continue reading Two Cardinals: A Whimsical Watercolor
A groundhog visited a labyrinth I have in my back yard the other day, believe it or not. We live in the suburbs, close to downtown, but we have a surprising amount of wildlife that visits our backyard. I have told you about our wild bunny who comes and meditates in our flower garden. The… Continue reading A Groundhog Visits a Labyrinth : A Whimsical Watercolor
This summer, we have a bunny who comes and hangs out in our back yard all the time. He likes to come in the morning especially and explore different places in our yard. The other morning, I looked out the window, and he was sitting right in the middle of our wildflower garden looking as… Continue reading Zen Garden Bunny–A Whimsical Watercolor
Here are some acrobatic elephants for you. Happy Sunday! Love you. ***** If you enjoyed this post, please consider sharing on social media.
The other day my husband and I were driving down the street in a small town, and I saw an opossum trotting down the sidewalk, as happy as a lark. He kind of looked like this. Of course, he wasn't wearing a bow tie, but I kind of imagined him going to a morning brunch,… Continue reading An Opossum on His Way to Brunch–A Whimsical Watercolor
Greet the moon, Drink the sky, Revel in birdsong, Swim in lilac, Embrace the tree, Delight in tulips, Relish the orange, Marvel at friendship, Rest in stillness, Savor his kiss, Reach for eternity, Trust its embrace. ***** If you enjoyed this post, please consider sharing it on social media. Please consider following my blog (the… Continue reading My Everyday Liturgy: A Poem
This week I was thinking about playful animals, and this is what I painted: I hope you are having a beautiful day.
The other day I was thinking, "What if dinosaurs were in a rock band?" And then I got to thinking what kind of band it would be. I was very intrigued by a dinosaur punk band. And then I got to thinking of this picture of the Ramones. Then this drawing/painting happened. My friend James… Continue reading Dinosaurs + The Ramones: A Whimsical Watercolor