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Working the Weight of Circumstance.

Jazz master and saxophonist, Wayne Shorter once stated: “Your humanity is your instrument.” In parallel, an artist’s body could be...

The Convergence of Art and Prayer

The experiences of an artist converge over time with their talent to shape and inform their creative voice—as seen throughout the work of...

Traveling Light Through the Work of Self-Love

Romantic love can become complex and weighted, when diluted with fear, dysfunction and self-serving motives--causing a considerable...

2018: An Overview.

The week before the New Year ushers in a Judgment Day of its own with the passing of another year. Questions arise in the overview of our...

Prayerful Composition.

Prayer and meditation are both an effective means of navigating worry and negativity in the face of personal challenges and trials on a...

The Courage to Let Go.

Courage is a trait that is mostly associated with the confrontation of fear, injustice and immediate physical danger. But there is a...

Mastering the Change of Modulation.

A couple of weeks ago, while visiting family in New Orleans, I had an opportunity to visit The Presbytère, a former monastery residence,...

Thank You For Being a... Confidant.

Some days you just need someone to listen without judgment. In some instances, a good sermon can be just as helpful, when you're...