There's a practice in Buddhism called "beginner's mind" that has had profound impact on my life and my creative approach over the years. It's basically an attitude of being open to ideas, thoughts, and experiences free from preconceived ideas of what you want, expect, or have experienced and/or seen others experience in the past.
Read MoreClichés, Truths, & Paving our paths
When my business was still new and I was green behind the ears professionally, I hesitated at the thought of becoming friends with clients. But over the years, I've come to realize it's impossible to stop those kinds of deepening connections. When you work side-by-side—sometimes all year long and sometimes for a few select days of the year—the personal side of life has a tendency to somehow seep into the picture whether we want it to or not.
Read MoreAn Eventful Day
Today is another spectacularly beautiful spring day in Nashville. It also happens to be May Day, Election Day, and the day before the Big Payback, a statewide event in Tennessee that encourages philanthropy to your favorite causes and non-profits.
Read MoreNo Foolin'
This month's blog is being posted on April Fool's Day and Easter Sunday. I unfortunately don't have any great practical jokes to play and my Easter has been spent enjoying the renewal of spring. With a light rain falling after a sunny spring day spent outdoors that ended with a gorgeous blue moon, I am once again reminded that these endless cycles of existence from both a micro-cosmic and macro-cosmic level are such a gift to behold. While it seems temporary, all of our actions live on in ways we can't always comprehend. As a meditation on this theme, I spent the day doing what I love to do by completing this little personal project. The thought behind it is quite something to ponder and I hope you enjoy. Happy Spring!