Author name: Rebecca

My car was broken into yesterday in broad daylight and the thief stole my purse (which had my wallet and cell phone) out of my trunk. Needless to say, the last 24 hours have been a  nightmare trying to “reset” my life, not to mention feeling violated.   As usual, I turned to my creative […]

Dancing is therapy for my soul! I was reminded of this very helpful coping skill while facing the pile of dishes I have been ignoring for the past two days. Dishes and laundry are the bain of my existence…and yet a reality of life. It seems as soon as one load is put away it

While clearing some of the notes from my iPhone this morning (in an effort to declutter), I came across a hilarious…and all too familiar memory from early motherhood. Mind you, I am still in early motherhood given my son is only a wee 15 months…but this was written in one of the “Reality Check” moments

“There’s a paradox in the notion that creativity should be a habit. We think of creativity as a way of keeping everything fresh and new, while habit implies routine and repetition. That paradox intrigues me because it occupies the place where creativity and skill rub against each other.” ( Tharp, The Creative Habit, pg.9) Dead

Imagine sauntering your way through life and looking back only to find you haven’t moved too far?  Not to put a damper on routine and consistency…there is definitely a need for both, but there is also a need to leap every once in a while. I’m not talking about leaping between rocks in a pond

Living life in the fast lane? Need a reprieve? This sign is the answer, at least for me. I know as soon as I cross under, the Pacific Ocean awaits me filling my spirit with waves of anticipation.  Having returned from our Southeast Asia trip and back to the reality of daily life, I found