We all loved the part when Luke Skywaker teaches Rey (the new Jedi) about the Zen practice of the middle way. We had the chance to go see the latest Star Wars film.

Our main intention for The Jewelry Project is two-fold. First, to give others a talisman of Serenity. Second, to create abundance. In this place of prosperity, it feels natural and easy to help others in need.

As I begin another trip around the sun, I move forward with the reminder — freedom is our greatest treasure, patience as a virtue, and to always see life through a generous and idealistic lens. 

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POSITIVE VIBES

I know I can not control the actions of others– however, I can take responsibility for my own thoughts, words and actions.

Why are we usually hardest on ourselves?

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are more powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.

“Alicia had tears streaming down her face when she heard the news.”

The Mark family, a family of six, lost everything from the devastating floods of Hurricane Harvey – including their home and family vehicle. Without a vehicle, they were left with no means of transportation to work or school.

Ever since the moon and sun aligned, the summer’s end has brought with it a record breaking series of natures’ chaos.

Ocean tides, yearly calendars, women’s cycles, farmers crops, all are influenced by lunar cycles. It is evident that there is power in this practice.

Ron took me to lunch by boat last weekend. I love being on the water and always feel a bigger picture perspective on life cruising across the lake. After lunch we stopped for a swim, and chose a quiet place near the limestone cliffs.

My friend, CEO of Girl Friday Productions, and the stellar editor of my first two books, Leslie Miller is genius. She has her master’s in English literature, but dropped out of her PhD program because…

If it is true the flutter of the butterfly’s wings in the Amazon can be felt all over the planet– then so can our support of light and love for those suffering from Hurricane Harvey.

Love messages show up in the most interesting ways.

The other weekend, a good friend shared her favorite song, “The Wind” by Cat Stevens. I grew up listening to a lot of his music (thanks to my dad), hearing this song countless times. Inspired by my friend, I recently started listening to it again.

I say, please pursue happiness. In whatever form that takes— if we love what we do, then everything tends to fall into place.

I come from a long line of artists. In fact 80% of our Zuni tribe are artists. When I was ten-years-old instead of being allowed to go out and ride my bike I was asked to help the family. I was taught our family’s craft, the art of jewelry making from my mother and father and grandmother.

There is really no reason to suffer.

Allie, Sarah, and I are firm believers in the power of energy. Energy defined is “the ability to do work.” We feel this energy comes to us in all kinds of ways: the sacred lightness an innocent baby brings into a room, the warmth of the morning sun, the physical rush of endorphins from a strenuous hike. Good vibes or a shift into positive energy.

Summertime is time to slow down. I find my body naturally want to groove to the rhythm of relaxation.

Sarah, Allie, and I arrived a few days early to intentionally create time for self-care and replenish ourselves before we led 17 women on our retreat this past weekend in New Mexico.