I haven't written a song in almost 10 years, nor have I revisited them. It has been terrifying to attempt an open mic since I blanked out the first time and ran off the stage after the first verse. But on Monday, something came through, I came home, and I wrote a song out of nowhere. It felt like a channelled message, I played until my fingers hurt, and I sang it with tears streaming down my face. Then I got a message from above (I call her source) and she told me to sing it at the memorial for a dear family friend tomorrow. Every part of me said, "I am not ready." I sat with my SPARK method and worked through my fears. 1. that it didn't feel SAFE to sing in front of others. 2. that PLAYING in front of people had to be perfect 3. that taking ACTION was attached to at least months of practice 4. In REFLECTION, I noticed that I was given an opportunity with a timeframe to step into this version of me I had always seen as myself....a musician. 5. that to KINDLE this fire, I need to lead with love. So I recorded the song, shared it with the world to overcome visibility (nothing bad will happen) and reach out to my community so that I can stand at the front of an auditorium and sing this song In honour of the people we have lost, we are never alone. *****So what are you scared of doing?***** I want to cheer you on, as you have all supported me.

Fear…is normal. Creativity is magic. I have been thinking a lot about my own fears with creativity, how to be visible, to be authentic and share my ideas without fear. So I did some research, can I overcome fear? I’ve been taking a lot of time making sure my body is regulated, safe and “ready” to create. Sometimes, I need to just start, before I’m 100%. I have been playing around with how I can share my findings and if they resonate with others. Let me know what you fear…

As you know I haven’t been hosting sip and spark in the mornings, I wanted to share a bit about why. To find a more peaceful path since returning from my trip to Costa Rica with my family I have kept the no phones in the morning. So no screens… I have been spending more time walking outside (until the snow storm that happened yesterday) Where yesterday I took a photo shoot in the snow! … but the part I want to share is I started a painting with my daughter. One that just calms me. We listen together and we colour. What calms you everyday? I’m also collaborating with someone to bring to the community. Stay tuned.

A Warm welcome to our newest members! @Catherine Coole - here to express herself, this is a safe space that is supportive and is open to connecting about all things mental wellness, especially creativity. What are you into right now? @Haley Guengerich - I am so glad that you are here and are open to creating without pressure and just enjoying the flow! What are you wanting to create right now?

It has taken me a little while to get going since coming back, it feels like I was hibernating 🐻 But I am happy to announce @Georgia Gomme, (A Creative SPARK & our community astrologer, digital media creatrix, artist, and so much more!!) This is your invitation, join us and learn about what is coming in this star season. Come hang out with Georgia, who is going to share some of her astrological knowledge with us! I'm so excited! When is it??? This THURSDAY MARCH 26TH, 4:30 PM PST Add it to your calendar HERE Let us know if you will be there!