Since meeting with the Creativity Coach last month, and now once (out of the two times scheduled) this month, I note subtle change.  Dare I say "changeS"?  It's some sort of progress all the same.
Mostly efforts to ask my intuition questions, tell myself I am going to dream AND I am going to recall my dreams just before waking, and finally to journal the answers to my questions.


But before I go any further, a nod of gratitude to the Coach, Elizabeth.  Here is a snippet from her site:

 I started Branching Out Life Coaching for you, the fascinating women in your 40s and 50s, who are looking to become fearless by embracing change. Receive support and identify what really motivates you and discover creative solutions that will allow you to move closer to the life you deserve to be living.  While a personal trainer can help you sculpt your body, a life coach supports and motivates you to sculpt a new and exciting life! Plus, sit ups are not required!

This whole thing began when my close friend read a notice at the local library for a free, two-session Living a More Creative Life (or the like) workshop.  It turned out to be less of a workshop and more like healthy group therapy.  Seven women ranging in age from 40-something to 80-something and the coach.  We discussed individually our goals and stumbling blocks but mostly pointed ourselves toward what we really wanted from life in terms of what we could provide ourselves - with our talents, abilities, and life experiences.  Having been let go literally two days before the first free session the timing couldn't have been better. 

This Tuesday was our fourth meeting (the second as people officially being coached.  Read:  it's not free now - but worth every penny.)  The coach is a great listener, very funny when appropriate (and when not), and her feedback and suggestions are bright and insightful.  I like her, and I like this experience very much.

Here is a piece of art I made last Sunday, partially out of the need to create something for a charity event, and partially because I am giving myself permission to be happy , make stuff, and get the heck out of my own way.  It's really that simple and it's really that difficult (for me). 

This is one of my favorite quotes.  Buddha.  It says, "What you think you become."  Truer words never spoken.  I found it resonates regulary through my head.  It's a reminder, a mantra, a guide.  It's what I want for my life.  Positive, empowering, with clarity.

The frame will be sold at The Innkeeper's Ball next weekend for $100.00.  All frames are donated, made by local artists.  100% of the profits are given to the INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network.)