Blissfully Taking Flight

Do you have an inner voice, a gentle whisper quietly nudging you to listen? What does it say? Does it tell you to begin that creative project you've been putting off? Or does it tell you to dream bigger-perhaps start your own creative business? Maybe it's encouraging you to begin writing that book. Or to travel to exotic places. It may just be a whisper, a small voice tucked deep inside the pockets of your heart, but really it's your life calling you.


This is the first paragraph taken from my latest read, Taking Flight by Kelly Rae Roberts. The book is filled with interviews, techniques, beautiful quotes as well as questions for you to ask yourself to help give you the wings you need to take your own flight. I will end this post with two questions from the book to help get you thinking. You can answer them silently, in a comment or in your journals.

The one thing I never thought I could do is: For me, leave corporate work behind forever and make my living creatively without fear that I am the sole provider in a household of one.

Here's how I can make a plan to do it: I can take one small step every day, just one, no matter how scary, until the many add up to the whole and I find myself living the life I always dreamed.

Swimin' With the Fishes ~ TADS Doll No. 5

he Traveling "paper" Art Doll Symposium's (TADS) Doll No. 5 recently visited Susan DuFresne here in Washington sate and got to swim with the magnificent creatures of the sea. She takes with her a plethora of gorgeous memorabilia from her journey. Susan really outdid herself with an array of beautiful art work. I am truly in awe of the colors and style of these pieces. Due to the large number of photos taken, I have put them in a slideshow for your enjoyment. Viewing these will truly take you to a place of Everyday Bliss.

Susan has named the mermaid in this piece Marina and what a perfect name for Doll No. 5 who, up until now, has been nameless. I think Marina is absolutely perfect!



To find out more about the Traveling "paper" Art Doll Symposium (TADS) project, click the link to go there. To sign up, leave a comment stating so on the TADS Official Sign Up All images appearing as part of this post are coprighted by ©Susan DuFresne and any duplication without her express written consent is prohibited.

Everyday Bliss is Having Fairies in the Garden

My Everyday Bliss time was spent finishing up my first dimensional collage. This time I used stamping techniques, stencils and paints to create my own background rather than relying entirely on decorative papers to do the job for me.


Couldn't you just immerse yourself in this for days? Perhaps I'll mediate on it and see what bubbles to the surface. I may discover a hidden secret that's been waiting in my subconscious mind for the opportunity to tell me all about it.

Everyday Bliss: Heartfelt Love and Thanks

To those of you who have left me loving comments after the loss of my kitty, I can't tell you how much I appreciate each and every one. Reading them, I have released sorrow, I have been uplifted and I have shared my grief with those who have lost or are about to loose a critter. My sincerest, heartfelt love and thanks. I have yet to make the rounds but I promise to do something special for you this week. I feel better today, not so many tears. I have come so far in learning to accept the things in life over which I have no control. For today, I am grateful for the peace I have found in this moment and knowing that so many care.


I spent this afternoon and more than 20 minutes of bliss working on my latest dimensional collage with love and appreciation in my heart. Although I have been working on it for awhile, it takes on special meaning now. I don't want to show the whole thing just yet because I don't want to give away the surprise. I hope to post the final photo in the next couple of days if not sooner. It's going to be something. Many hugs to you, dear ladies. Bless you.

Cleansing the Soul With Tears

It's been over 24 hours since I have become petless. I feel like an orphan in a way and I can't seem to stop crying today. I could think of it as cleansing the soul with tears. Everything will be okay. The grand plan is unfolding exactly as it should and I trust the process of life.


These babies have been my comfort even though are only an image on a screen. I think getting new kitties will have a healing effect on me but I have yet to make the appointment. Still getting used to the idea of my routine changing. No 5 pm feedings right now, no litter box cleanings, no napping furbabies at my feet. Every noise that breaks the silence is one that could be a cat but then I remember.


Today I went through my bookshelves pulling books that no longer serve me. I had not intended at all to take care of that chore today but somehow it just felt right. It's funny how the universe will work magic to make things happen with no effort whatsoever. I've heard that in order to make room for the new in your life you have to get rid of the old. I suppose that goes for cats too.

Everyday Bliss in Times of Loss

Today I said good-bye to my feline companion of nearly 17 years. I am sad but peaceful as I know she is in a better place now. I merely released her spirit from an ailing body for I know she has not departed that far. She was the universe expresing itself in physical form. Because I too am made of that same "stuff" I know she is with me always.

I am thankful for the support of family and friends who understand the connection I have always had and will always have to cats. I will look forward to the renewal of life in the joy of bringing home new kittens. For now, I will just "be" intensely present with this moment for awhile and let myself decompress.

License to Bloom

This evening I spent my 20 minutes of bliss signing my Creative Awakenings Visa Application. I also gave it a quick collage technique to personalize it a little bit with some extra meaningful imagery. My recent flower collage page really got me thinking as did some of the comments. The one comment that sticks in my mind describes the pots as representing containers awaiting the planting of new dreams. I really like that.


I am committed to my dreams. I am committed to following the messages given to me by my divine higher self which now come to me in the form of inspired thoughts that lovingly encourage me to take action. By signing this Visa Application, I have put my intention out there into the world not only as a thought form but also in a physical form. It cheerfully greets me as the first thing I see when I open up my dream time journal to remind me that I have now given myself a license to bloom.