Weeping Willows
One of the most valuable traits of the willow tree is its flexibility. The unique, delicate branches and fluttering leaves make this one of the few trees that are capable of bending in extreme poses without snapping. This can be a powerful metaphor for times in life when we’ve been challenged to the point that we didn’t think we could take anymore, only to discover that we became stronger and more capable as a result of working through the challenge and stretching beyond our comfort zone. When we are strong inside we can be flexible and supple when unforeseen circumstances arise and greet them with radiance and gracefulness.
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India
Traveling to India was a dream come true. The food and culture are so different from life in Huntington Beach, CA. While it was amazing for me to go to such an exotic and far-away destination for three weeks, what made it even more enjoyable was...
Ginkgo Trees
The ginkgo tree is a sacred tree of the East and a symbol of love, hope, and unity between opposites. It is also associated with longevity and is known to have medicinal healing powers.
Bowers Museum Healthy Aging Project
I was selected by the Bower’s Museum to be one of the art teachers for a research project in collaboration with Hoag Hospital to study how creativity supports healthy aging and can help prevent or at least slow down the onset of Alzheimer’s.
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