Costume 101: Express Yourself with Wearable Art
One secret to being enchanted with life is the ability to see Art in everything. Thus, everyday wear, costumes and fashion are all forms of wearable art! Clothing as a form of creative expression is particularly portable, visible and even practical. If you paint on canvas and hang it on your wall, visitors to your home get to see it. But if you make…
The Practice of Confidentiality
At the beginning of all my courses and gatherings, I share 4 guiding principles to help us share sacred space. The last principle is about the Art of Confidentiality. I like to encourage people to keep this principle in the back of the mind throughout the event. These are some questions we can be aware…
The Sacred Role of the Confidante
A common definition for “confidante” is a “person to whom private matters are confided” (from free dictionary). In our lives, we will likely be in this role for at least one person if not many. If we are counselors, healers or therapists – we are professional confidantes. Other professionals include lawyers, doctors and priests who…
Benefits of Having A Confidante
a) Often, the swirl of thoughts in our heads cannot find a clear path out until we speak aloud our many ideas or troubles. The attention of a loving witness can make the intangible more tangible. Though private activities such as meditation, artwork or writing are powerful tools to express our inner world, the act…
Challenges of Having A Confidante
We may develop certain habits through the relationship with our confidante, depending on the mutual level of consciousness. Here are some habits to watch out for: a) We can develop co-dependent tendencies where we completely rely on our confidante or we become anxious without them. Antidote: Retain our independence and ultimately rely on our own…
Tips on Picking A Confidante
a) Depending on the issue or topic at hand, you may require a specialized confidante. Perhaps you have one confidante who is your creative muse, another person as your sage counsel on matters of the heart and still another for your business affairs. Sometimes, there is a person who can serve all these roles. Being…
The Art of Receiving
Many people have learned how to give but a lot of people still have difficulty receiving. On some deep level, the saying “tis better to give than to receive” is still omnipresent in our bodies. Despite the inherent fallacy in that phrase, there is still guilt and discomfort for “taking” or for being “selfish”! Yet…
Tips on Receiving
When someone gives you a compliment or gift: a) Receive it with appreciation and feel good about their wonderful gesture. b) Focus on how this act reflects their generosity and remember that goodwill is spread when you receive graciously. You both deserve to enjoy the circuit of kindness! When you feel like you need help:…
