“In her heart she is a mourner for those who have not survived. In her soul she is a warrior for those who are now as she was then. In her life she is both celebrant and proof of women’s capacity and will to survive, to become, to act, to change self and society. And…
Dear Ones, I remember the day I first painted women dancing together. I was 22 years old. I can feel it as if it was yesterday. I was living in an apartment in the Castro district in San Francisco with my friend I met at art college, Norma Jeanne Maloney. We were both artists…
A Solstice Visitation If you ask her, she will come to you. She will sit with you and remind you of who you are and what you came here for. She will ask you what you choose to release and what you are willing to claim. She will show you the places to soften and…
This message is sent on behalf of Shiloh Sophia. She and her husband Jonathan are fine, though currently evacuated from their Saint Helena home in Napa Valley. Please reach out to support@musea.orgwith any inquires. Co-Creation with Creator – Prayer during Evacuation Dear Creator, I am where you are You are where I am …
Dear Ones, Today I am sending you blessings for your day! I can’t stop thinking about you and what you are experiencing as I move through my days. I finally got to rest a little this weekend, and as I rest, my thoughts often turn to you. Today I am writing sharing a personal practice…
This turning towards what you deeply love saves you ~ Rumi I couldn’t sleep last night. I felt jumpy. Every sound stirred me. I was surprised because I rested almost all day yesterday, but wow was it hot in California (103). As I lay there I remembered, that even though I am home now, we…
Dear Ones, Five days ago we were evacuated from our new home in the hills of Saint Helena….The update is our home still stands and it appears fire danger is less, yet we cannot return yet. Each day I take time to write out how I am feeling and update my community. Thank you for…
If you want the moon… do not hide at night. If you want a rose… do not run from the thorns If you want love… do not hide from yourself ~ Rumi Six years ago today I said “I Do” to this incredible and inspiring man. A poet, a chef, a photographer, a teacher, philosopher,…
“Years as a healer and trauma therapist have taught me that trauma isn’t destiny. The body, not the thinking brain, is where we experience most of our pain, pleasure, and joy, and where we process most of what happens to us. It is also where we do most of our healing, including our emotional and…
Dear One, Medicine Painting may be one of the most important teachings I have ever shared with you. I invite you to honor this teaching page with a cup of tea, as that is how long it will take you to read the article, watch the video, and see the images. Slow down with me.…