This week I would like to introduce to you two artists. First, Ann-Marie Lavelle (click here to watch her story) who I met a couple years ago when I moved back to Philadelphia. The day I met her, she had just had a mani-pedi with her friend and taken off the bracelet she was wearing and gave it to the manicurist. That's Ann-Marie. I love the story she shares because it reminds us that our creations take on a life of their own - no matter how tiny or big. This video was from last year, and if you check her out, you will see how far she has traveled in a year. Step by step. Find Ann-Marie + Ampl Creations: www.amplcreations.com follow here Can you imagine writing a poem on demand? Me either. But that is exactly what my friend Pam Woolway does. I beg you to read Pam Woolway's write up (click here) about all the jobs in her life and how she became the Short Order Poet. Pam is a dear friend from Kaua'i and the fairy godmother that united my precious pup Ahonui and I. She is irreverent, kind and her humor is contagious. I assure you that her story is inspiring - -her fortitude and courage can light a spark. Pam is a powerful reminder of what can happen when we make one commitment and stick to it. She didn't quit her job(s) - still hasn't, yet later this week in FB I will share with you an update to where she is now. You won't believe it. Find Pam Woolway: Her poetry swag + follow her on IG she posts beauty + poems. Enjoy these two artists and their stories of starting where they are and moving in great kindness towards others and themselves. |
![]() Create It: It's easy. Watch Austin Kleon explain it here.
Step: 1 Pick a part of the newspaper Step 2: Box out words that you are drawn to. Step 3: Black out everything else, and guess what? You have made a blackout poem. Include #blackoutpoetry and #whatsyourstory when you post one. C'mon, post one! Leap! |
![]() Pro tip: If I have a day that I have so much to do, but I don't know what to do first, or how to anchor in--I now create a black out poem, and it anchors me in, focuses + gets me to the "to-do's." Turns out creativity can actually give us back our time - our sense of here-ness. Who knew?
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