Your Day of Freedom Declaration*

Make this your Day of Declaration. Say to yourself, “I will let nothing or no one upset the calm peace of my soul” and mean it. Declare your freedom from hurt and sorrow. To declare means “to state officially or formally with emphasis or authority; to affirm, to reveal, manifest or prove..” Direct your attentionContinue reading “Your Day of Freedom Declaration*”

See the BIG picture. Focus on what’s important.

I finished this painting late last night. Today, it’s New Year’s Eve and I’m silent and pensive as the painting speaks to me. The dramatic colours of the sunset cause me to look back with love and gratitude for the bitter and sweet experiences in 2024. The transition of loved ones and the giggles andContinue reading “See the BIG picture. Focus on what’s important.”

Inspiring Holiday Gift Idea

#Christmasgift #giftideas #artbook A gift idea for the Holidays! Pastels & Prose. A unique coffee table book of 65 stunningly beautiful pastel paintings and the short stories that inspired their creation. A delightfully easy read, Pastels & Prose will uplift those who read it. A wonder-full addition to beautiful book collections on coffee tables, atContinue reading “Inspiring Holiday Gift Idea”

Climb the tree to see the forest

Sometimes when you think that you’re not getting the answers you want, you are being reassured that everything will be alright! Recently, I’ve been working through some challenging issues…trying to see the forest from the trees. Today, someone told me to stop trying to step back in order to see the forest from the trees.Continue reading “Climb the tree to see the forest”

What’s your cup of tea?

🙏 On Saturday 28 September 2024, I was honored and humbled to be selected as an awardee by the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women project. 🏆 The award is given to recognize and document the contribution of Black women who have excelled professionally while making an impactful contribution to uplift women and girls through leadership, mentorship, andContinue reading “What’s your cup of tea?”

Closure & Change of Seasons in Nature and in Life

Closure and change. The memories and the legacy of our loved ones are like the sunset’s afterglow in the east – the place where we continue living, and looking forward to tomorrow’s dawn and the blessing of a new day.

Emancipation Day: Stepping from the past towards a better future.

Just like slavery, all things have had their time in history. The daily sunrise gives birth to new perspectives on the legacy of times past and inspires hope eternal of better and brighter times to come.

An Eternal, Evolving Spirit

How would you describe yourself to someone? Today’s Question from wordpress I describe myself as an eternal evolving spirit living purposefully here on earth. I have a vision of a better world where all people have the opportunity to be better and do better. Living out my life’s purpose is about learning every day fromContinue reading “An Eternal, Evolving Spirit”

Father Nurture: A Celebration of my Father

This painting ‘Father Nurture’ is a tribute to my Dad, to keep the memory of his life and legacy alive. Right before his casket was closed, I tucked a laminated miniature copy of the painting in the pocket of his jacket, right over his heart.