Creating art for me is a process of listening to the yearnings of my soul and of giving myself permission to let go and follow those yearnings wherever they may lead. For many years, I wasn’t very good at listening to my soul OR letting go. Any attempts to wander the wilderness of my creativity were quickly squashed by my inner critic, who judged ALL of my art as pathetic and a complete waste of time.

Through daily mindfulness meditation practice, positive affirmations, prayer, and my not-quite-daily yoga practice, I’m learning how to slow down, how to silence my inner critic, and best of all, how to listen to and follow the music of my soul. Life is a beautiful, messy adventure, and there’s really nothing better than dancing with complete abandon to your own unique gypsy soul music!

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