by Bela Johnson | Feb 25, 2014 | creativity, happiness, musings, personal, philosophy, Uncategorized
Although generally settled in my skin or in the garden, occasionally I discover, quite surprisingly, that I am also skilled at manufacturing worry. I wonder if it’s the challenge of many creative types at this time of life, where we find ourselves at the juncture...
by Bela Johnson | Mar 25, 2013 | art, creativity, inspiration, Uncategorized
[youtube=http://youtu.be/xMj_P_6H69g] This was so poignant, I cried. Absolutely brilliant. Attitudes and approaches are morphing on a grand scale, and it is heartening to observe these leaps in consciousness. We need hope in this rapidly changing world, in the face of...
by Bela Johnson | Jan 31, 2013 | creativity, healing, love, personal, poetry, Uncategorized
Tension held between two during moments which flash like lightning in the stillness of black sky – Crack! The thread unravels – yet it is not that easy. Minds parry, synapses winking clues never fully revealed but hinted at broadly...
by Bela Johnson | Oct 30, 2012 | community, creativity, inspiration, personal, Uncategorized, writing
Writing is often a solitary pursuit. Thus it is with strange irony that, in order to make a living, writers submit our innermost ponderings to public scrutiny. It might seem to compromise something within, but upon deeper reflection, we may discover this necessarily...
by Bela Johnson | Oct 19, 2012 | art, creativity, lifestyle, nature, Uncategorized
I’ve discovered the best synonym for light is magic. For years I would talk with artist friends who would exclaim, eyes flashing, “Oh, but the light!” This always confounded me. I couldn’t imagine what they were talking about. Light was light enough, and dark was too...
by Bela Johnson | Oct 2, 2012 | art, creativity, happiness, inspiration, philosophy, Uncategorized
I hardly know life at this phase of the game, but I strive to remain open as it unfolds. This becomes easier when I’m not fighting what is and expecting it to morph into something more familiar with a zippier buzz to the palate. A good friend and I were reflecting...
