Ah, January 1st. New Year! Blank slate! Time to set those goals and prepare to crush them! Every year I embrace the possibilities of the year to come. I start a new journal. I lay out my hopes and dreams. I make lists of things I want to do and experience and places I want to go. I vow to eat properly and exercise more. I promise to practice intense self-care. I set intentions to use my gifts to help the world be a bit better because of my contributions.

Connecting through Reading and Writing C.S. Lewis said, “We read to know we are not alone.” Do...

Using art as a focus for meditation brings you the opportunity for personal growth or for creative inspiration. Art for meditation is very powerful.