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Melissa
May 17, 2017
wisdom

Butterfly Lesson: The Terrifying Gift of Imaginal Cells

Melissa
May 17, 2017
wisdom
Butterfly Lesson: The Terrifying Gift of Imaginal Cells

Imagine a group of cells living inside you, lying dormant until just the right time when—they strike and dissolve you into an “organic goop.”

Tagged: nature, change, resolve, highlights2017

Melissa
May 10, 2017
life

One From the Heart

Melissa
May 10, 2017
life
One From the Heart

This past weekend I drove about forty-five minutes outside Austin into the countryside of Bastrop County for a day-long retreat called, “It’s Time to Shine Your Light." I had come across the retreat on Facebook, and admittedly didn't know much about it beyond the title. But there was something about the name that made it feel like I needed this…

Tagged: healing, mindfulness, self-care, spirit, travel

Melissa
May 2, 2017
sparks

Genesis Tango

Melissa
May 2, 2017
sparks
Genesis Tango

We had one lung,

so we shared breaths...

Tagged: relationships, poems

Melissa
April 25, 2017
wisdom

“You are meant to be a conduit for whatever is meant to flow through you.”

Melissa
April 25, 2017
wisdom
“You are meant to be a conduit for whatever is meant to flow through you.”

It’s just a few days past the one year anniversary of Prince’s death, and I’ve been thinking of him (Him should almost be capitalized his influence was so powerful).

Tagged: healing, spirit, humankind, the creative path, highlights2017

Melissa
April 18, 2017
life

“Even birds of a feather find it hard to fly.”

Melissa
April 18, 2017
life
“Even birds of a feather find it hard to fly.”

A man named J— shared the reading from the Big Book about finding a higher power. Then he shared what was on his mind.

He had been struggling with wanting to take a shot that morning, but knew he’d find solace here.

“Birds of a feather flock together,” said J—. That’s why he came back.

Tagged: healing, self-care, resolve

Melissa
April 10, 2017
wisdom

Don’t get upset over anything a cup of tea in bed can fix.

Melissa
April 10, 2017
wisdom
Don’t get upset over anything a cup of tea in bed can fix.

Put the kettle on.

Boil the water.

Add honey, sweetness, love...

Tagged: healing, mindfulness, self-care

Melissa
April 6, 2017
sparks

There’s the moon hiding behind a corner.

Melissa
April 6, 2017
sparks
There’s the moon hiding behind a corner.

A poem.

Tagged: poems, nature, spirit

Melissa
April 4, 2017
life

Once I Wanted to Be the Greatest

Melissa
April 4, 2017
life
Once I Wanted to Be the Greatest

What I've learned is that while this striving to be great — this dedication to my art and growth — is necessary, it's best tempered with self-care and nurturing.

Tagged: the creative path, change, resolve, self-care

Melissa
March 28, 2017
wisdom

What’s Roaring Inside You: Henry Rollins on the Creative Process

Melissa
March 28, 2017
wisdom
What’s Roaring Inside You: Henry Rollins on the Creative Process

“I think it’s important if you’re a creative person, or aspire to be, that you don’t spend too much time aspiring or asking advice."

Tagged: the creative path, quotes, independence, resolve

Melissa
March 22, 2017
life

Sober Shows

Melissa
March 22, 2017
life
Sober Shows

When I started playing live shows for Lady Lazarus, I played completely sober... But since moving to Austin a couple years ago, it’s been hard for me to socialize sober let alone think about playing shows.

Tagged: independence, healing, resolve, self-care, the creative path

Melissa
March 15, 2017
wisdom

"Everything happens for a reason."

Melissa
March 15, 2017
wisdom
"Everything happens for a reason."

Darryl "DMC" McDaniels of Run-D.M.C. shares how he was saved by an angel.

Tagged: the creative path, spirit, healing

Melissa
March 8, 2017
sparks

She Is A Wanderess

Melissa
March 8, 2017
sparks
She Is A Wanderess

"She is free in her wildness, she is a wanderess, a drop of free water. She knows nothing of borders and cares nothing for rules or customs..."

Tagged: on being a woman, quotes, lyrics, spirit, travel

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