Paint Brush to Calculator…

As we move through this business decision during the 2nd Great Depression-yep, let's get real about the terminology-I find myself trading in my paint brushes for a calculator most days. This doesn't bother me too much as I know this is part of my 2010 intention, that of truly stepping into and embracing financial consciousness.  […]

I Am Ready…again!

Photo from Creative Awakenings: June 1,  2007-Me on top of Red Hill overlooking Mt. Sopris In the first blog post entry, on Page 34 in my book. I share a moment on June 1 2007, when I climbed Red Hill, which overlooks our sacred Mt. Sopris, here in Carbondale. I was waiting to hear back […]

This is 50!

Drumming, labyrinth, soul sisters wisdomDiamond Stud, sassy dress, dinner and hugs shakin' it with my guy, to the Heathensin a House of Godin Community Cooking with Akal Jeetto Bombay Beats,the sweet scent of Indian spiceswafting through the house Remembrance, grief, celebration,saying…Goodbyemoments are preciouslive them…FULLY!  Facing truth, self-care, testingand good news..Milestones on life's highways, I am choosing this next half […]

Meeting our Teachers in Unlikely Places

© 2009 Sheri Gaynor-www.sherigaynor.com Note: This post was written in my journal yesterday as I traveled from Colorado to Florida… Today I was a traveler on the adventure called life UNAFRAID OpEn SEEING and a SEEKER… What lives within me is to listen, to collect and hear people's stories. Today I met a man who […]

She Rises-Weekend Bliss….

As I get older, I find that truly profound experiences leave me literally speechless. Words cannot express the feelings and emotions.  This was my experience today, as I tried to understand the experiences of this past weekend attending the XI Encuentro Indigena de las Americas-XI Native Gathering of the Americas. I have incredible gratitude to the […]

Growing Edges

It's been a week of growing and stretching into new places. As most of you know I have recently moved from my home studio of 250 sq ft into a BIG YUMMY new space of about 1000. What you might not know is that in doing so, I am no longer a "solo-creative;" I have […]

Remembrance

 This week I remembered how important it is to remember to tell those who have made a difference in our lives, how much we appreciate them. I lost the chance to do that and have been feeling a deep sense of sadness knowing the opportunity has passed.  Take some time this weekend to call someone […]

 Photo Credit: Linda Drake from her blog…Another Artful Day Please take some time today to read this beautiful and revealing story by my dear friend Linda Drake about changing your story through visual journaling.  Linda's art is featured in the hot new book by Linda and Opie O'Brien called Who's Your Dada! That about says […]

Sunday Soul Session and DreamTime Monday!

Photo: Clockwise L-R Laura, Sheri, Kat, Flash, Toni, Judy, Heather, Julie (not pictured Randall but I couldn't do it without her!) It's DreamTIme Monday everyone! Here is a personal story of long held intentions that have started to bear fruit…. Yesterday we had another glorious Sunday Soul Session. The day was filled with paint, passion, […]

Learning to Fly-Part Two

In my continued quest for balance, I am learning to delegate. WOW! Clearly not my forte. This is a WHOLE NEW learning curve gals and I have to say, it's an "edge," (see Sheri-ism's in the Glossary of Creative Awakenings). After much soul searching and praying, I can feel things coming together. An amazing woman […]