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Author: Sandra Bargman
Our Mask
I bought my first piece of artwork when I was 26. I was living in Tokyo at the time, fulfilling a 10-month contract working at Tokyo Disneyland, performing in 2 of the theatrical shows that ran daily. It was an extraordinary opportunity for me to have the time to deepen into Japanese culture which I…
Grieving Well is a Skill We Can Grow
I’ve been thinking a lot about broken hearts recently. Whether it’s death by a thousand cuts over a long period of time or a dramatic, instantaneous loss, heart ache is pulsating in my awareness. Grieving is not a skill that society teaches or supports, particularly here in the Western world. In fact, we have a…
Is Happiness Really a Choice?
“Happiness is a choice.” Many years ago, that was the quote I had as part of my email signature. I was not the first person to say it, certainly, nor would I be the last. I do believe happiness IS a choice. But I’m not talking about the Hallmark or new-age bypassing version of happiness.…
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Happy Labor Day 2024!
Happy Labor Day 2024! Yesterday, September 2nd 2024, here in the USA, we recognize and celebrate the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being. Interesting then to consider the relationship of the Labor Workforce and AI. How does AI effect labor? Sensational claims are commonplace when AI and jobs are mentioned…
The Joyful Teachers
It’s been 18 years, and it feels like yesterday. I celebrate her life each + everyday. I wrote this article on the 1st anniversary of her death. Today is the anniversary of my beloved Mother’s passing. It’s not an easy day for me… and this could very easily be a real downer for the topic…
Evolution of a LOGO
Evolution of a LOGO We’re told that creating logos for companies is an extremely important task. It must, through design, instantly “tell the story” of what it represents. During the process of trademarking my company in 2012, Sacred Stages, LLC, I began to envision a logo that “told the story” of my exciting new company. I…
Anger and the Hot Horn Section
What am I grateful for this year? Well, many things… But, thanks, to this election cycle, I’m most grateful for my anger. Yes, I’m really angry, and I own it. I’m angry, saddened, disgusted, horrified… So, this Thanksgiving, I’m going to focus on my anger. What kind of change will it bring? How will I…
A KINSHIP WITH DEER
This morning I took my coffee outside, stepping out on the patio of my home in the Catskill Mountains, still wet with morning dew. There is very little birdsong at this time of the year, but I could hear my Cardinal singing in the distance. And not 10 feet from where I had paused on…
Creativity Can Heal
Grieving is inevitable I’ve been thinking a lot about broken hearts recently. Whether it’s death by a thousand cuts over a long period of time or a dramatic, instantaneous loss, heart ache is pulsating in my awareness. Grieving is not a skill that society teaches or supports, particularly here in the Western world. In fact,…
