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Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune--without the words,
And never stops at all,
And sweetest in the gale is heard;
And sore must be the storm
That could abash the little bird
That kept so many warm.
I've heard it in the chillest land,
And on the strangest sea;
Yet, never, in extremity,
It asked a crumb of me.
~Emily Dickenson
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Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.
Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking.
Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice.
And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.
They somehow already know what you truly want to become.
Everything else is secondary.
Steve Jobs
© 2011 www.sherigaynor.com. all rights reserved.
Today's Awakening: Go Forward With Courage
When you are in doubt, be still, and wait;
when doubt no longer exists for you, then go forward with courage.
So long as mists envelop you, be still;
be still until the sunlight pours through and dispels the mists
-- as it surely will.
Then act with courage.
Ponca Chief White Eagle (1800's to 1914)
May your holiday season be merry and bright!
Thank you for another wonderful year!
xoxo
Sheri
© 2010 Sheri Gaynor, All Rights Reserved. Title: Two Moons
It's been six months since my mother passed away and I made the decision to step into a life long dream of owning a horse. In June, I purchased Annie Two Moons, a beautiful palamino mare with my EAGALA partner, Susan Gibbs. What I didn't know is the depth of personal discovery and growth, that would come to light from this powerful relationship with my horse.
Although the road hasn't always been smooth and has even been filled with some lumps and bumps for both of us, yesterday was the day I was reminded that with practice + patience + love and trust...ALL things are possible.
© 2010 Sheri Gaynor, All Rights Reserved. Title: Annie
Life lessons and healing through the wisdom of Annie Two Moons:
I began in June with an intuitive sense...There is no hurry...relationships take time...
Practice: Show up with beginners mind and the WILLINGNESS to fail, which in itself is the definition of "success." Relax, breathe, try again...
Patience: Spacial dyslexia makes knowing your right from left REALLY difficult sometimes. Annie's enduring patience has allowed me to find my way. Some days are great, some days are challenging. No blame, no shame, try again.
Love: Unconditional and constant opens the door to possibility.
Trust: The ability to move forward from a shocking hard fall and the fear that came with it, to a solo trail ride through the snow covered hills, in the winter sun, as confident partners...
There are endless life lessons, in my dance with Annie...
Visual Journaling 101
Saturday, February 14 and Sunday February 15
Time: 9-4pm
In collaboration with Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities!
Give yourself a Valentine! Sheri Gaynor, author of Creative Awakenings: Envisioning the Life of Your Dreams Through Art, will show you simple tools and techniques to create a beautiful art journal. Visual journaling is an entryway into our heart and mind. You will use creative writing, paint, and collage to move beyond the written word and take the idea of journaling to new places. Take part in a journey of the imagination in a safe, supportive environment where there are no rules and anything goes. As with all Sheri's classes...no previous creative or artistic experience required, only a willingness to experiment and explore. Registration and a materials list are available through CCAH @ 970-963-1680.
Visual Journaling Beyond the Basics
Saturday, February 25 and Sunday, February 26th
Time: 9-4pm
In collaboration with Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities!
Sheri Gaynor, author of Creative Awakenings: Envisioning the Life of Your Dreams Through Art, will take you beyond the basics. You will learn new ways of layering the pages of your journal, using transparent glazes, personal photographs, photo transfers and other fun techniques. Take part in a journey of the imagination in a safe, supportive environment where there are no rules and anything goes. As with all Sheri's classes...no previous creative or artistic experience required, only a willingness to experiment and explore. Registration and a materials list are available through CCAH @ 970-963-1680.
Relics and Reliquaries: An Exploration in Mixed Media and Plaster
Sat, May 5, 2012, 9am – Sun, May 6, 2012, 4pm
Time: 9-4pm
In collaboration with Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities!
Join artist/author Sheri Gaynor, for a weekend of mixed media exploration. Using plaster, photo transfers, acrylic paint and other mediums, you will create a unique personal art piece, in the fashion of an ancient relic or reliquary (shrine). ake part in a journey of the imagination in a safe, supportive environment where there are no rules and anything goes. As with all Sheri's classes...no previous creative or artistic experience required, only a willingness to experiment and explore. Registration and a materials list are available through CCAH @ 970-963-1680
