I was listening to a guided meditation from Deepak Chopra this morning. I like to affectionately call him “Uncle Deepak.” His voice is smooth like Bill Withers and sometimes it induces me to fall back asleep. In the meditation, he prompted me to look around the room and notice five new things. All I … Continue reading
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Have you ever been labeled “different” or “creative”?
Have you ever been labeled “different” or “creative”? I’m talking about scenarios when those words are used as a back-handed compliment with a negative connotation. A few years ago, I started a new job. I was sitting in the office kitchen with a copy of Tolstoy’s “Anna Karenina.” My supervisor asked me, “Why are you reading … Continue reading
Featured Art Yoga Play Student: Kate Gunn Pagel
During a one-on-one drawing class at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, I had the pleasure of hanging out with Kate Gunn Pagel, one of my dearest and sweetest friends and art & yoga workshop students. She was kind enough to share her insights on creativity with me this past week. Happy reading! 1) To join in … Continue reading
Welcome to #artyogaplay
Hello fellow yogis, artists, and adventurers! Let’s keep this simple. I’ve created #artyogaplay to foster an online community for people seeking more creativity, flexibility, and joy in their everyday lives. Through #artyogaplay I hope you will leave with a dose of inspiration, adventure, and happiness. If you’re in the Houston-area, I’d love for you to … Continue reading