SuperStar Mornings
There are many reasons why people, women in particular, do not express their full creative selves for the betterment of themselves and the world around them. With the way the economy is and has been, many women have had to do whatever they can to survive financially, and for many that includes working a job (or more than one) which takes up the majority of their time. In addition, these working women often have other obligations: children, a significant other, family and friends “in need,” a home, yard, pets, chores. . . and the list goes on. Various reports indicate that women still do more than men if taking the whole picture into account, such as household chores and taking care of the family.
Women just naturally want to give and help others.
However, when it comes to taking care of self and doing something adventurous and “fulfilling,” women tend to put those priorities last, especially if income is a concern. Many times women will settle for a job to pay the required bills, but then end up unhappy and even miserable in the job because it’s taking all of their time and they still have all the other stuff to do.
The job becomes a chore and a burden. It becomes a source of agony and disdain, creating stress and unhappiness. Then, the thoughts of having something better in life start coming to mind. The thoughts of being able to do something that one really loves and enjoys starts to bubble from the depths of one’s soul. A spark, an idea, that there is more to this life, and perhaps, you could be doing something altogether different: expressing your creative self!
I know this story very well, because I have been there myself. I have been in the dredges of misery and unhappiness. I took that opportunity to do something about it. It all started with a simple process of bringing in the positive into my life and using the Law of Attraction along with all the other tools I have gathered together throughout my self-discovery and explorations (aka self-help books, counseling, groups, education, classes, etc.). I laid out what I needed to put into practice each day to have the life I wanted. I started with simply being grateful. Then, I added in affirmations. This was how the SuperStar Mornings ™ began over 3 years ago.
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Leave a comment below if you’ve ever felt the same as above and what you did about it, or are doing about it now.
by Lisa on April 22, 2010
Earth Day!
I remember back in my college days (geez makes me sound old, eh?), Earth Day celebrations were fun. I never really paid attention to “Earth Day” prior to that. In the quad at Sonoma State University there were bands playing, festivities, booths of information, frisbees flying, young and beautiful people dancing, smiling, and playing in the sunshine; truly a free-floating and care-free day.
As I sit here on Earth Day 15 years later, I look outside and it’s drizzly and cold and being outside isn’t appealing to me at the moment. Although, if I truly get inspired later, I know it’s days like these that an outdoor adventure can be magical. Side note: I have a 40 -acre parcel behind my backyard (not mine), and would love to create hiking paths all throughout the trees, meadows, and hilltops. Living in a rural area, I’ve always enjoyed being IN nature. There are deer, raccoons, possums, skunks, foxes, coyotes, and even a mountain lion that live back there – it would be like wild kingdom – ha!
Digging in the Dirt
Back to Earth Day. I admit I was born in the 60’s to very young parents that were, well, hippies. I’ve always loved the memories of my childhood because often I would be barefoot, hair un-brushed and outside playing. Some of my earliest memories are of making mud pancakes on the back patio. I was told when I was a baby, I would consistently get into my Grandpa’s outdoor fire-pit and play in the ashes. It’s no wonder I enjoy ceramics, playing with clay (mud) and glazes (ash). Around age 8, I would sit for hours atop a dirt mound in the yard, creating an entire city with my Dad’s old metal cars. I had roads, garages, and homes. Whenever I would visit my Grandma, she was always out in the garden while I followed behind her just to engage in conversation. As I grew older, I always had a garden of some sort. Today I have a lovely organic garden.
The theme here is that I’ve always felt a strong connection and appreciation for Earth. It may sound cliché to some, but for me, it’s an integral part of my being; part of my DNA considering my Native American heritage, even if it is an “eency weency” bit. Thus, I created Earth and Soul Studios. The name “Earth” in the title suggests a connection to Earth in the spiritual sense and the literal sense, as in ceramics, gardening, herbs, etc. The name “Soul” in the title references connection to one’s spirit, the truth of who we are, the energy of all things. Put them together and it ends up being all about what I am and would love to share with you.
You see, I believe we all can take our art, whatever it may be, and tie it with our connection to each other and the Earth. We are here on this planet in this time of history where it’s important to create a living. Why not make it something meaningful to ourselves and others?
Would You Like to Play?
In honor of Earth Day, I would love to hear your ideas on how Earth and Soul Studios can leverage this day in the future to be a part of the tradition. Ideas? How could you benefit from a program or workshop, related to your craft and the Earth? Please comment below, or send me an @LisaMHines to let me know if you have any brilliant ideas to share.
