1. The fantastic, funny and phenomenally talented Aimee Myers Dolich of Artsyville taught me the magic of Three Little Words, and her exuberant art makes me do a happy dance.
2. Arizona-based Connie Hozvicka is liberating students right and left with her retreats (hello, Sedona!) and online painting classes. Prepare for BIG change when you work with this passionate and compassionate artist, teacher and yogini.
3. Ironically, Heather Plett's blog is one of her creations I experienced the least. I was too busy appreciating her magnificent mandalas, nourishing newsletters, stunning nature photos, inspiring e-books and intriguing e-courses for "edge walkers" like herself.
4. If you've never experienced the spiritual and creative nourishment of a women's group, Sacred Circles: A Guide To Creating Your Own Women's Spirituality Group will make you want to join or start one – even if you're a man! :) Another helpful resource to round out your life is MillionthCircle.org.
had my sister and me laughing out loud over the holidays. Ellen is the "light" in enlightenment with her modeling tips, "coloring book" of household appliances, and the secret to life. Spoiler alert: it's kale.
is a form of play in and of itself. I especially like Stuart Brown's description of our different play personalities like the joker, the kinesthete, the explorer, the competitor, the director, the collector, the artist/creator, and the storyteller. Which one(s) are you?
is a favorite. A close second is Mul Mantra
, followed closely by the very danceable Hari Har
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Buena Vista Social Club
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10. Just when I think I can't love Native American flautist R. Carlos Nakai any more than I already do, I discover Beyond the Edge (World)
, his transcendent collaboration with William Eaton. May this song and the above recommendations take you beyond the edge of creative bliss in 2012!
