Thankfully, I am up again and writing before the sun has risen. This is a part of my morning ritual that I savor. Writing can flow beautifully in the early hours of waking, especially if you set the mood for it. It is almost perfectly still and very quiet, except for the patter of rain this morning. It seems, if one were to really focus you can hear your heartbeat. I like to have something to drink, first something cold like water and then a nice cup of South American or African coffee or some sort of tea to start things off. Before I even have my morning drink, I have to light my candles. I have 5 votives in little glasses burning. The patchouli one especially gives off a nice, musty, earthy scent, reminding me of Gaia, whereas the other two are sweeter and more vibrant, a part of the ascended master’s realm. The trio is complimentary to one another and they warm the spirit and soul which also makes creativity flow. I also stretch before...
The virtual studio of author and artist Stephanie Rose Bird brings together artistic process and reflection with the literary arts, in a manner that is designed to be instructive and inspirational.