I can’t believe it was ten years ago this month that I took the leap from full time employment into the unknown future of self employment. It literally felt like jumping off a cliff, not knowing if I would have a safe landing or be dashed on the jagged rocks of failure below. I know … More Ten Years! Looking Back with Gratitude
It’s been a long time since I wrote anything here. I haven’t felt I had anything to share that anyone would want to read. But today I was reminded why it’s important for us to share. To share what we are thinking, what we are feeling, what we make and what we don’t make but … More Remembrance Renewal Release
The idea of working with energy from a distance can be a difficult one to get your head around. The idea of working with energy in general is hard to explain but when you experience it, somehow it makes sense and feels totally natural. Working at a distance, my friend assures me, can be explained … More Distant Reiki – My Tools
This week I was in Manorhamilton at the North Leitrim Women’s Centre, a fantastic place that supports, nurtures and educates women. It’s always a pleasure to be asked to hold workshops there because the women I meet are wonderful, the energy of the place is gentle and welcoming, I always make real connections and learn … More Weaving Our Lives Together
I had some photos taken recently in a place that’s very special to me. I had planned with a friend to have her take photos for a new website I’m working on. The evening before she sent me a message saying that the light was really nice and maybe we could get some outdoor shots. … More An Alpha Introvert
My dear friend and poet Bee Smith often starts a project by posing a question to the participants. Are you a words person or a pictures person? Sometimes my mind is full of images wanting to be released out into the world. Other times words pour out of me like a river. So I guess … More Words or Pictures
I was honoured to have this poem included in the Poetry Map curated by Bee Smith for Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark in conjuction with Cavan Arts Office. It’s a beautiful and evocative resource, helping the listener to connect more deeply with each special place in this magical and rich landscape through the words of poets of … More Weaving Words
So the stag came home with me along with all my materials and the creations of the last month. I decided to use a room at home which I adapted to work as a studio space for the time being. I don’t have as much room as I had before and because it has a … More The Cosmic Egg and the Bluebird of Happiness
This was the scene that I was met with first thing, orange Montbretia against a blue sky. A great combination. Today was my last day in the studio. Not an ending, just a conclusion and a new chapter beginning. I trusted my gut in deciding to take the month to focus on my art and … More Day 16 – Not An Ending
The day started badly. I had a small box containing tiny pieces of gold leaf. I wanted to bring it down to the studio but I was worried about the box opening on route so I got a sturdy elastic band and started to wrap it around the box. The box slipped in my hand … More Day 15 – A Departure
