Embark on the contemplative journey into the intersection of spirituality and art with The Way of the Cross. This collection of mandalas presents an intricate fusion of geometric designs and Christian symbolism crafted to inspire reflection and meditation.
Each mandala in this captivating volume is a tapestry of interwoven patterns and motifs arranged around the central cross. From ornate Celtic crosses of ancient Europe to the majestic Latin crosses of the Renaissance, every mandala encapsulates the rich heritage and profound meaning of the Christian cross, serving as a visual homage to faith, hope and love.
Perhaps you are seeking spiritual comfort, or simply an appreciation for the beauty of religious art, The Way of the Cross offers respite for the soul. These mesmerizing mandalas transport you to a realm of contemplation and reflection, where the divine and artistic meld into harmonic convergence.
Experience the transcendent mystery of art and faith as you explore The Way of the Cross, a testament to the enduring allure of the Christian cross, faith and ceaseless creativity of the human spirit.
Monday, March 18, 2024
The Way of The Cross: Meditative Mandalas of The Holy Cross
Sunday, March 17, 2024
A Sea Lion Sibling Story : An Adult Only Story
A Sea Lion Sibling Story :
An Adult Only Story
The author observed a silly sea lion interaction and decided to document the true event. This is not a story for children.
A Sea Lion Sibling Story on Amazon / Kindle
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Shadow Work Guide Book: From Shadows To Sunlight
Friday, March 15, 2024
The Noble Dream of Being an Artist
Immerse yourself in an emotional and revolutionary journey through the pages of The Noble Dream of Being an Artist: The Hidden Faces of Art.In this poignant anthology, light is shed on the stories of 50 women artists from the past through poems inspired by their lives and artistic journeys. Moreover, the book is a literary treasure housing a captivating collection of portraits and works by outstanding and talented contemporary artists, all inspired by the artists we pay tribute to. With passion and creativity in every stroke, these artists have captured the essence and strength of the protagonists, reviving their memories and building a valuable testimony to the relevance and enduring impact of female artists in culture and art.
The Noble Dream of Being an Artist: The Hidden Faces of Art is a cry of resistance, a challenge to break down the walls of invisibility, and a reflection on the importance of inclusion and equality in the world of art.
If you want more information, I also have attached a prologue that an important costa rican writer created for the book.
We, the women
The hidden faces of art. This powerful subtitle traps us and places us in a reality that accepts an enormous list of adjectives: cruel, true, painful, unjust. We, women, denied. This reality transits through all spheres of human endeavor. Not only the plastic arts, but literature, science, politics. The total conglomerate of the manifestations of the human being is permeated: the work of women, their manifestations, their contributions, have been historically ignored.
Today, we represent 52% of the world’s population. In spite of this, what we think, what we feel, our proposals continue to be ignored on many occasions or, failing that, used without any credit, a practice consolidated throughout history.
Right from the initial biography in the book, we are moved to learn the identity of the pioneer of cinematography. Yes, the very first. Yes, a woman. Alice Guy’s vast oeuvre is either missing or attributed to male creation.
And from this, more biographies unfold, all of them painful, as are usually the lives of women who try to oppose the status quo, to give voice to their need to create.
It is necessary to point out how the biographies are marked by the irremediable destiny of the feminine condition: ignored artists, belatedly recognized, declared mentally insane.
One of the great successes of this book is to show us -with total fidelity- that destiny; but at the same time to bring us closer to the profile of these creators, and to awaken our interest in their work. Recreating their life stories and offering the homage of their peers, who through their gazes bring us closer to their presence.
The biographies make up an extensive rosary of discrimination by gender, by ethnicity, by politics. Discrimination, always discrimination. It is a fact that women suffer what could be considered “cumulative discrimination”. The first, fundamental, because they are women. On top of this, there are all the other forms of discrimination that societies have normalized. One of the artists present, Carmen Herrera, openly confesses the reason given by another woman for her exclusion: “Rose Fried, a gallery owner, once said to me, ‘What you paint I love, but I’m not going to give you a chance because you’re a woman.’”
Here, the book confronts us with this reality. It allows us to reflect on it. The texts that accompany each biography do so with tenderness, respect and sensitivity. This is another of its great successes.
We bring the words of Clarice Lispector, the powerful Brazilian writer, who affirms: “I write because I have nothing to do in the world: I am surplus to requirements and there is no place for me in the world of men.” A feeling shared by women throughout history. That of not having a “place in the world”.
The book “The noble dream of being an artist” is presented as a forceful response to this feeling of frustration. A fire to illuminate the profile of so many women creators, and to tell them that there is a place for them in the world, even if recognition is late; to tell them also that other women, in solidarity, have taken on the task of rescuing and sharing the intensity of their profiles, from the image and from the word, with a mandate: to break the siege of discrimination.
Arabella Salaverry
Magón National Culture Award
Costa Rica
Thursday, March 14, 2024
I AM ME: An inspirational and funny book about believing in who you are.
An inspirational and funny book about believing in who you are.
An inspirational and funny book about believing in who you are.
Filled with silly rhymes, this colorful book will have children laughing, inspired and feeling good by the end.
Children will instantly be drawn to the vibrant colorful illustrations.
Parents and teachers will love the message that kids can be EXACTLY who they are.
We all have a subconscious, and we all know right from wrong and good from bad, but when we are little
and we have our own thoughts and ideas (and sometimes no filter) we think naming our dog "CAT" is awesome and the best name ever. But you're only 2 years old and your dad does not let you because he is afraid of what the world might say.
These children have to go on their own journeys and believe in their own inner thoughts to begin to realize that what they think and what they look like is MORE than OK.... with a little help from BOO of course.
Ending with a positive message this book is a must read!
Let Me Help: The Best Decisions Begin With Kindness
Let Me Help:
The Best Decisions Begin With Kindness
“A MUST-READ for doctors, nurses, and patients”
Essential for young caregivers and the patients they serve.
The author, David Trock, MD, served for 30 years on faculty at Yale University School of Medicine and 18 years as Chief of Rheumatology at Danbury Hospital in Connecticut. His insight into patient care, bedside manner, and Stoic Philosophy will delight anyone who's ever taken a patient by the hand.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Looking at Psychology Through a Spiritual Lens
Looking at Psychology Through a Spiritual Lens
Many may say that spirituality and psychology are two different components of an individual's health. However, I want to draw attention to the reality that spirituality and psychology are connected as one, viewed as two different factors used to improve a person's health and well-being. The American Psychological Association defines psychology as the study of the mind and behavior. Dr. Elizabeth Scott described spirituality as the broad concept of a belief in something beyond the self. God, the Creator of life, gives us the ability to understand our very existence and enables us to understand our minds and behaviors. James 1:5 tells us that if we lack wisdom, we can ask God for it, and he will give us the wisdom we ask for. With God's understanding, we can grasp concepts that no human mind could ever conceive. This book will connect the bible with psychological therapeutic models to show the overlap of each perspective and bring them together as one