Paint Brush to Calculator…

As we move through this business decision during the 2nd Great Depression-yep, let's get real about the terminology-I find myself trading in my paint brushes for a calculator most days. This doesn't bother me too much as I know this is part of my 2010 intention, that of truly stepping into and embracing financial consciousness.  […]

I Am Ready…again!

Photo from Creative Awakenings: June 1,  2007-Me on top of Red Hill overlooking Mt. Sopris In the first blog post entry, on Page 34 in my book. I share a moment on June 1 2007, when I climbed Red Hill, which overlooks our sacred Mt. Sopris, here in Carbondale. I was waiting to hear back […]

Meeting our Teachers in Unlikely Places

© 2009 Sheri Gaynor-www.sherigaynor.com Note: This post was written in my journal yesterday as I traveled from Colorado to Florida… Today I was a traveler on the adventure called life UNAFRAID OpEn SEEING and a SEEKER… What lives within me is to listen, to collect and hear people's stories. Today I met a man who […]

Remembrance

 This week I remembered how important it is to remember to tell those who have made a difference in our lives, how much we appreciate them. I lost the chance to do that and have been feeling a deep sense of sadness knowing the opportunity has passed.  Take some time this weekend to call someone […]

Learning to “See”-Part 1

During our last Soul Sessions class, one of my students who has worked with me for awhile said, "I finally get it, I get what you do, it's CREATIVE RECOVERY." I stood there dumbfounded, as I had never thought of it that way, yet when she said it to the class, and I saw all […]

Create a New Story

Awakenings: Notes from the Journey                            Each month we will feature a Transformation Deck Card and issue a Creative Awakenings Coach Challenge and call to Dream SpiritThe Card: Create a New StoryThis excerpt from the Deck of Transformation in Creative Awakenings, to review their "inherited or implanted stories." What does this mean? Just as we have […]

The Road Less Traveled

Photo: © 2009 Sheri Gaynor Home again after a luscious personal retreat with the wild-hearted and deliciously FEISTY Chris Zydel. With 850 miles under my Gypsy Spirit belt and a week in the New Mexican landscape, I have had some powerful awakenings. Even a nasty cold, can't keep me from feeling the bliss of the […]

Gypsy Spirit Adventure-Deck of Transformation

Awakenings: Notes from the Journey                            Each month we will feature a Transformation Deck Card and issue a Creative Awakenings Coach Challenge and call to Dream SpiritThe Card: Gypsy Spirit This excerpt from the Deck of Transformation in Creative Awakenings, invites readers to set one day aside to take a Gypsy Spirit Day! In honor of […]

Sunday Soul Session and DreamTime Monday!

Photo: Clockwise L-R Laura, Sheri, Kat, Flash, Toni, Judy, Heather, Julie (not pictured Randall but I couldn't do it without her!) It's DreamTIme Monday everyone! Here is a personal story of long held intentions that have started to bear fruit…. Yesterday we had another glorious Sunday Soul Session. The day was filled with paint, passion, […]

Re-setting Priorities

I spent the weekend hiking, rafting and giggling with 2 amazing 11 year-old boys. Being in nature with them, in the midst of their energy and enthusiasm, allowed me to get in touch with some feelings that have been bubbling just under the surface, waiting to blow. My life was out of balance—-again and the […]