To hold open space has been a disposition for me for a very, very long time….most of my life actually. When I was younger, I called it creating environments. Opening up space and creating within it and out of it. Artistically, I called it Doctor of Environments, because I could sense so many things in […]
Mindful Living and Meditation
The Beauty of Frustration
Jenny Liz Rome, Artist Frustration is a state of being full of fusion. It is convoluted into itself, because it arises within ourselves. Frustration is like a pressure cooker that builds bubbles of aversion. It simmers under pressure. There are several dictionary definitions for frustration: 1. “the thwarting of impulses or actions that prevents individuals […]
Bringing Dignity to the Ordinary
This morning I felt like Rick Mercer walking down the graffiti alley of rants. Rants, for me, are moments when things and thoughts have accumulated to a point where they come out of one’s mouth as a kind of hip hop litany. Between the verses, I said to Rod that I felt like I was […]
12 Days
I feel this new year, 2023, is going to be a big year of change. I have no idea yet, what it might be, but there are whispers in the air every now and again. I’ve always enjoyed celebrating holidays and festivals. As an artist, I’ve written plays and created large scale celebrations. Now, in […]
The Tree of Life Daily
This morning I woke up with a huge inspiration and began writing and creating. In the end, I called it The Tree of Life Daily. It just flowed and I am happy with this 5-page creative endeavour. I’ve certainly arranged a possibility for me to keep writing through this forum, but we will see if […]
To Bear A Moment
This morning as I was writing, this phrase “to bear a moment” caught my attention. It asked of me to stop and sit with it. So I have and opened up the space to experience it. To bear means to support, uphold, carry the weight of, take responsibility for. It can also mean to stand […]
I’ve Got Love On My Mind
I love Natalie Cole. When I was 20 years old, I had her music playing in my little MG on my way to work at the Senate. Even back then, the top was down on the car, and the scarf was tied around my head, but this time, it was just blowing in the […]