“Art offers sanctuary to everyone willing to open their hearts as well as their eyes.” – Nikki Giovanni Artwork: SANCTUARY – by Smiling Eye Studio
Category: Creativity
The Conflict of Summer – A Haiku Poem for Introverted Parents
It’s May—the main month of spring! It’s also the last month of school before summer break. The month when we encourage our children and students to “finish the year strong”… yet recognize their fatigue, because we are feeling it ourselves. Knowing summer is around the corner is exciting! It also leaves many introverted parents feeling slightly conflicted—especially if they work from…
Overcoming Perfectionism
This article was first published in 2015… and working on “Overcoming Perfectionism” is still a thing! 😉 The information included in this article from the book, “The Pursuit of Perfect: How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Start Living a Richer, Happier Life,” by Tal Ben-Shahar, Ph.D., made it worth the re-share… Overcoming Perfectionism I was working on this blog post…
I Always Wanted to Try… Ballroom Dance!
My introduction to Ballroom Dance began at Go Dance Studios here in Knoxville—and I loved every minute! Ballroom Dance movies are one of my favorite genres to watch (especially Dance with Me, Take the Lead, Shall We Dance?, Marilyn Hotchkiss Ballroom Dancing & Charm School, & Strictly Ballroom), and I was eager to learn the moves I’d seen in those…
Reserved Rebel: How Discovering My Multipotentiality Led to Fully Embracing My Differences
Reserved Rebel You may have seen the words, “Reserved Rebel” in the title of this website, and wondered—what’s that? Reserved Rebel is a term that characterizes my evolution from a practicing pediatrician—to a perpetually curious, knowledge-seeking writer, and passionate explorer of diverse interests. It perfectly describes the essence of who I am. I came up with it in my quest…
Finally… Flesh-Toned Ballet Shoes!
I love sharing interesting finds! Since my most recent blog post was about my love of ballet and its benefits, I’m excited to share a recent ballet discovery— Kinetic Essentials Ballet “Hue” Polish. (This might be a good time to note: I independently purchased my KE Ballet “Hue” Polish and was not asked to review it, nor did I receive…
The Benefits of Ballet
I absolutely love the art of ballet! I love how it serves as a creative outlet for me to express myself artistically. I revel in the intensity of physical exertion required, both in movement and stillness. I enjoy the mental challenge it provides— trying to remember different ballet positions and combinations, while remaining focused on my breathing and body positioning—…
Prince Tribute – Purple Rain
When I learned of the recent passing of music icon and creative genius, Prince, I was more devastated than I expected to be about the death of someone I’d never met. Why did I feel this loss more profoundly than the recent passing of others I’ve admired? I think the sudden and unexpected nature of his death contributed greatly to…
Drink More Water- Acoustic Version
Much respect to those who can play an instrument AND sing well, at the same time! I found trying to do both to be challenging, but I’m glad I didn’t let that stop me. I discovered that focusing on the joy of singing and playing the guitar, versus aiming for perfection, allowed the song to flow more smoothly. Staying in…
