My mantra for today is Be like Water, Flow with Nature and let life unfold in front of you. 

          New Beginnings seem to be appropriate this time of year to talk about. For me, it is shedding the old energies to clear a path for the new inspirational energy that seems to be coming in my direction this past month. Energy is so important to me, I create my work and only place positive and loving energy into it. I write on every canvas or panel I love you, Thank you and I'm grateful. Being open to change and shift with life is key for me to live a healthy and happy life. Be like water, flow like the supreme fluid that nourishes all things without trying to. It flows to the low places without an agenda. Living in Accordance with Nature and never going against the way of things. 

       Staying humble without my ego running the show shows me to live freely and be of service to others. When my ego takes over, I miss all that connects me with the great source and with all others. My energy is my priority to put out into the world, love and compassion. Don't get me wrong, this is sometimes not easy, but it is the path I choose to take daily without judgement. Judgment can prevent my energy from being open, to myself and others, so if judgment comes in, I just recognize it and with out getting upset at myself compassionately forgive myself and open my heart up to recieve and give.  

By Stephanie Paige