So often we are waiting for happiness to find us. Yet all around us, color, sound, scent, the warmth of the sun, the caress of a breeze, each a spark for the senses, a gift, a doorway to...
Buddhist
Assumptions About You
I am starting with some assumptions about each of you. Ones I am committed to based on my beliefs about our world and how it works. Things that for me, hold true for every one of you. Each one of...
What’s in a Name?
Another day, another warrior goddess, we are everywhere. I am again at Goldenstein Gallery a vortex of incredible magic. In walks Estela, a beautiful woman from Argentina. Estela has come to enjoy...
If You Are a Woman in My Life, Please Read This … Only 500 words.
Many beautiful people have conspired to mid-wife the birth of this Goddess. You have shown up in many forms. Thank you. There are pivotal moments throughout our lives. It is not uncommon for such a...
The Countess and Her Doors
There are some wildly creative people that are a part of my world; intelligent, kind and sensitive too. As I step into conversation with you I find I want to introduce you to some of them. I am not...
Free to Fly
I love this sculpture, a spiral, the energy of ascending, taking flight, a sense of freedom and movement. I wanted to sculpt that feeling. It was what I was feeling. Having recently left my...
Art as Prayer
So let’s talk some art. I paint with little tiny dots. Pointillism. Formally defined, pointillism is a method of painting using small, distinct dots of pure color that are mixed in the eye of viewer...
Why a Nun?
The question I am asked most often is, “why a nun?” The simple answer is I was in pain.I had been in pain for a long time. My ordination was an amazing blessing; I truly believe it saved my life. I...
Until Loving is the Only Thing We Know How to Do …
As I get this blog rolling I have committed to 2-3 posts per week for now. I intend to talk about a variety of things and am inviting you to join in and make this a conversation.Of the subjects I am...
Building My Enlightenment
Many profound opportunities presented themselves during my ordination as a Buddhist nun. One such opportunity was to serve as the spiritual arts director for the birth of the Amitabha Enlightenment...