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Automatic Writing Exercise: Pathway to Enlightenment

In chapter 7 of “How Enlightenment Changes the Brain” by Dr. Andrew Newberg, he gives an automatic writing exercise that is designed to open your mind in preparation for creativity and enlightenment. He takes you through different types of writing. First is a standard sentence. Next you write about your feelings from past experiences where […]

Marnie at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show February 2020

12 Tips for Living Large on a Budget

My brother-in-law, Gene Kuhns, calls it being “rich in the tapestry of life.” Over the last few years, I’ve learned from my husband that you don’t have to be rich or make a lot of money to live a fun, full life. You can have a life that is fun and fabulous on a budget.

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Reinventing My Life: Finding a Sense of Accomplishment

Reinventing yourself in a good way can be as difficult to wrap your mind around as starting over because of difficult circumstances. The subconscious mind can view a drastic life change as a loss, even if the change is for the better. It seems rather ungrateful for me to admit, because I’m living out my […]

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Ti Amo – Smooth Jazz Piano

Smooth jazz piano piece set to photos from Barnsley Gardens at Barnsley Resort in Adairsville, Georgia. Dedicated to my husband Dave, “Ti Amo.” Subscribe to my YouTube channel to receive more piano creations. I’ve waited my whole life to find someone who truly adored me … who celebrated my smallest victories as if they were […]

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Ice Formations

Video: Piano Music with Ice Formation Photos from Lake Winneconne, Wisconsin My husband and I spent about 5 days in Wisconsin with my husband’s parents. While Dave worked winterizing his father’s boat, pond and other assorted things around their property, I stayed toasty warm inside the house. Besides getting a little client work done, I […]

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How to Find Joy Even When Things Are Hard

When someone tells you to find joy when things are hard, your first thought might be, “This person obviously hasn’t gone through anything very difficult in her life.” When we go through hard things we tend to fixate on the thing that isn’t working for us. It’s easy to become like a dog with a […]

Want more freedom, joy and peace

Want More Freedom, Joy and Peace?

Want more freedom, joy and peace in your life? Create! Create something every single day no matter what it is. Imagine a bird with its wings clipped so it can’t fly. Picture a stallion trapped in a tiny corral or a dog on a leash. None of these creatures can do what it was born […]

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Creativity Challenge: Watercolor Markers

I’ve been playing around with these Artist’s Loft Watercolor Dual Tip markers on a small water color notepad. I really love the way the markers glide on. They’re easy to control and there’s something incredibly therapeutic and relaxing about drawing with them. I’ve been doodling different designs and learning how to control the pens. Today I […]