Looking for Inspiration

Sometimes we need inspiration. Each of us has our go-to place: music, poetry, scripture, sayings. Today, I wanted a focus, a surprise—but I didn’t know exactly what I was looking for.

So, I used my book, Sides: Conversations with Dad, as a spiritual oracle—very much like Affirmations, Tarot, I Ching, or Runes. As in preparation for any sacred act, I quieted myself, took a long slow breath and opened my book.

Trusting that whatever conversation appeared would most assuredly have a lesson or kernel of truth needed in this particular moment, I was not disappointed. Here’s a paraphrase of the gem that was bestowed upon me:

“Remember what you look like through Spirit’s Eyes. If you forget what you look like in Spirit’s Eyes, it’s very difficult to see Spirit in everyone else.”

The Value of the Creative Arts: An Interview with Diane Halperin & Mary Braheny

Several years ago, Mary Braheny and I were interviewed about the creative arts and our work at LifeDesigns.net on the Nancy Pristine Show. Listen here: And, here’s an excerpt: Nancy: What can the creative arts do for people? Diane:  First, let’s define the creative arts. The creative arts are movement and poetry and drama andContinue reading “The Value of the Creative Arts: An Interview with Diane Halperin & Mary Braheny”