Creative Burst of Energy with Lizzie!

 “May you live every day of your life.” ―  Jonathan Swift

Happy new year, and welcome to 2022. This transition from one calendar year to another is always a time of reflection, lists of “Best of…” or “Worst of…” or simply taking stock of the events of the past twelve months. As you reflect on your best and worst moments of 2021, I hope you find some hope for 2022, some things to look forward to, as we all continue into the unknown future of this journey we call life. “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” ―  Søren Kierkegaard “The future depends on what you do today.” ―  Mahatma Gandhi Whatever your personal journey may be, enjoy it, make the most of it, learn from it, and don't forget to be grateful for the little things that are too easy to take for granted. Happy trails!

  “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” ―  Mother Theresa Why are we here?  Perhaps we seek an intentional community, fellow peace-makers, a sense of connection with a broader reach, to share common goals, to inspire, to be inspired, to teach, to learn. Welcome to Living Peace Now. Let us begin.

  “I have lived with several Zen masters -- all of them cats.” ―  Eckhart Tolle “Top 15 Things Money Can’t Buy Time. Happiness. Inner Peace. Integrity. Love. Character. Manners. Health. Respect. Morals. Trust. Patience. Class. Common sense. Dignity.” ―  Roy T. Bennett,  The Light in the Heart “Peace comes from within.  Do not seek it without.” ―  Siddhārtha Gautama

 12 December 2021 “Don't be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.” ―  Roy T. Bennett,  The Light in the Heart

  “Quiet is peace. Tranquility. Quiet is turning down the volume knob on life. Silence is pushing the off button. Shutting it down. All of it.” ―  Khaled Hosseini,  The Kite Runner Recently, I went on a hike, seeking tranquility. I was frustrated to find an extensive construction project blocking access to the trails, the river, and the tranquility I was seeking. I walked in the opposite direction, got a little bit lost in the woods, walked beyond the area with which I was familiar, and eventually stumbled upon a beautiful spot to enjoy, all to myself. Tranquility at last.

  I am an artist and organizer, amongst other things. In November 2020, a chalk-art buddy and I wrote “What are you grateful for?” on a popular walking trail, left a few pieces of chalk to encourage others to contribute to the list, and walked away, hoping that no one would write anything too offensive. After a few days, the list had grown quote long and we were thrilled to have created our first “community art” project. Last week, we asked our fellow trail users again, “What are you grateful for?” We left a few pieces of chalk, and let the community do the rest. If you missed out on the sidewalk chalk experience, feel free to comment below and share something you are grateful for. Thank you! What are you grateful for? November 2021 edition (complete list before the rain washed it away). Beautiful fall days Friendship Clean H2O and Air Inspiration, Music, Art Animals & Nature This trail Gravity, Science Truth Life Beauty, Eccentrics Curiosity Good health Comfy shoes My spouse...