If I could write the world a message today, it would be this: Know that it’s okay to be yourself. Your true self. Sometimes, it is the self you are afraid to shine without the filter. Love who you are, The way you came to this world. Who you are…

Coming to peace with the idea that it’s okay not to be everyone’s cup of tea, has been a long and challenging lesson for me. Maybe you’ve already checked it off your list. Maybe it was never even in your bag to begin with. And if so, well, I do…

I love writing. Why? Because every time I write, I feel like I am surfing. The first time I caught a wave was off the southern shore of Maui. It was sunset, and the glassy ocean was rippling with aluminum and neon orange, yellow, blues, and pink hues. It felt…

The ride of your life — While here you may experience the following: Tragedy Trauma Being highly misunderstood and judged Injustice Meanness and unkindness Shattering pain Struggle after struggle Suffering Loss Grief Heartbreak …and the shit list goes on and on And, while here on earth you will also experience the following: Beauty Fierce Love Compassion Kindness Selflessness Service Overflowing Gratitude

A poem and a painting — Death and Birth live next door — So close to one another. When placed side by side, touching — There is no seeing the space between. And so it’s written in Loves Ink.

A poem of sorts — Where your attention and intention goes, energy flows . . . There is a radiant sun living within each of us. A luminous flame always lit, warmly and brightly glowing. A beaming source of infinite benevolent power. Awakened and enlightened, it nourishes eternal life. Cocreating surprising miracles; made by love, …

A Poem — It only takes one standing flame to light many more… We are but a flame on a candlestick, wax dripping, burning bright. Uplight others while here. Shine festively together. We each hold a special place in the constellation of the universe — And, we never navigate alone. Free yourself from…

A blip of creative writing — Just Happy to Be Here. Floating on the sea, feeling the tide within. Just one planet in the whole of the universe.

A meditation and reflection with an Endangered Species — “There are enchanted loving forces in the universe if you allow yourself to open to them.” — Judith Orloff, M.D. Shall we open to them? Shall we expand our vision beyond this physical plane? Mediation Find a quiet space to sit or lay down. Breathe deeply and slowly, in-and-out… Relax and…