Don't forget...

What is generosity?

I'm exploring humility and growth with this illustrated poem by Jarod K. Anderson.

What do I wish most to leave behind?

From where does one derive power?

Who or what do we give or undivided attention? These days it might be our screens.

“The benefit of the doubt” in most cases, implies that a person or a situation is less than trustworthy, that based on our past experiences, we feel compelled to muster from within the depths of our generosity, a modicum of trust, to give them another chance to prove our expectations wrong. Does everyone or every situation deserve that second, third, etc. chance?

There's a Zen perspective that even if there is an eternal afterlife either in Heaven or in Hell, by attaining enlightenment in our lifetime here on earth, we could be doomed to Hell and still be able to make it Heaven. How?

Modern society teaches us that anything worthwhile doesn't come easily. We are always told that the good things in life take hard work. We have to work hard, study hard, play hard, and if we fail or fall short, we must try harder, practice harder, become harder. Everything hard, hard, hard... because life is hard.

Flashback to when the boy meets the rabbit. This is one relationship story I'm so excited to explore in a children's book someday. It has a bit of frustration and fear, a bit of uncertainty, and a bit of humor all rolled into one. I'm not sure when I'll write it, but it's my husband's favorite of all the Oxherd Boy stories for kids so far.⁠ For me, this comic speaks of the ego as it develops naturally, as a means to protect itself against pain. Reflecting on my own experience

I painted this little drawing for the boy this time. I guess I wanted to show that everyone can do a little something, no matter how small.

A little magic for your Monday!

I use the word "home" in a literal sense in this painting, but what is "home"? ⁠ ⁠ It could mean anything we associate with our identity,...

I am gloriously small and insignificant in this wide and wonderful world.

Transitions are hard, but here's a quote that has always given me comfort: "It will all turn out alright in the end. If it's not alright,...

Given the present situation in Ukraine, I repainted this with another flower in mind. 🌻 If you haven't heard the story of the Ukrainian...

Inspired by Baba Ram Dass... Sometimes we think we aren't good enough, and then we try to tell ourselves that yes, we are good enough....

I'm taking part again in Dani DiPirro's 30-day gratitude challenge. The prompt for this comic is FUN. A fun experience is an immersive...

It's useful to be able to tell the difference between when you're being brave and when you're being stupid. But it's OK if you don't...

Inspired by Miyamoto Musashi and JW von Goethe. What are you working on today?