Blue Moon Report: of shadows and spring

Blue Moon Report: of shadows and spring

The moon is growing near to full right now, and the night sky has been bright with it. Throughout the week I’ve been falling in and out of sleep, listening to the frogs, insects, and birds singing through the night — undeniably Spring. It is not always the case,...
Join us for Deep Play!

Join us for Deep Play!

International Contemplative Dance Practice Day Tuesday March 13, 2018, 6:00 – 9:00 pm Leaven Community, 5431 NE 20th Avenue, Portland, OR  97211   Facilitated by Damaris Webb and members of the Portland Play Pod from Be Space Open to all interested in...

Madame De Stael vs Napoleon

  Germaine de Stael – French salon, 1790s to 1817   from Beth Lorio for A Teaspoon of Water: Contemplative Arts Salon Germaine De Staël had already seen the promise of the Revolution twist into The Terror before Napoleon came marching into Paris. She...
Extending the Truth Mandala

Extending the Truth Mandala

  Thank you to everyone who made this year’s Life.Art.Being integrative arts festival amazing. Against the backdrop of such uncertain times, I could not have wished for a more nourishing and strengthening week. The creative and contemplative practices we shared...
About that long silence…

About that long silence…

When CATA hosted its 2014 conference (yes, it seems like decades ago), I had the chance to present a workshop on growing your own livelihood. This is a topic that everyone wants to get their teeth into, and I was blown away by the reception from the conference...
The world rises to meet you

The world rises to meet you

Okay, so I know things have been a little quiet here. I have so much to tell you! First of all, I’m just getting settled back at home from an incredible, inspiring, life-giving creative adventure with my dear artful/heartful collaborator, Elise Crohn.  We taught...