My Life Mantra by Elya Filler

My daughter shares her life mantra through photographs. You're going to love this post! Forgive those who have hurt you. Let go. Ask for forgiveness from those you have hurt. Travel to destinations you’ve never planned to see. Don’t ever let yourself get too comfortable.

Ode to My Brother

I’ve indirectly learned many of life’s important lessons through watching my older brother stumble upon them first. READ MORE...

Searching for the Meaning of Life

My daughter's post really got me thinking about what is truly important. I think you will enjoy her honest reflections: Last night, I watched the Tree of Life. It fascinates me how a movie can have the ability to see into your soul. I’ve been thinking a lot about my future, lately, and what I want …

When the Practical Must Trump the Creative

Part of creative management requires that we take care of business—those dreaded details of maintaining an organized lifestyle. For example, we must set down the paintbrush or pen so we can clean out a closet or organize a workspace. Setting our affairs in order often forces us to retreat from the art room and engage …

The Black Hole of Lost Love

My daughter, Elya, wrote a poem she titled, "The Black Hole of Lost Love." Her new painting illustrates the poem. She presents an artistic perspective of unrequited love and love we leave behind.

Obsession

Visit my blog to see more poetry, flash fiction stories, travel posts, and artwork at http://elyafiller.wordpress.com/

My family grows…

I love my mother's heart for her great-grandchildren. Here's her latest post...precious! The joy of seeing a new little person come into our family is sooo great!  Stephen is 2 1/2 and such an individual, and now here comes Skyler. He is precious, and we wonder what his personality will be like. READ THE ENTIRE …

Christmas Choices

This morning I awoke thinking, what if love were a choice that we made every day and not just on Christmas? We choose to believe when we are afraid. We choose to trust when our faith drains away and only hopelessness remains. We choose to love when our heart fills with annoyance, anger, and hate. We …

Ice and Roses: Cultivating True Treasures

"Our treasures are many...they just walk around in human form." In these lean economic times, circumstances force us to simplify. We reduce our spending and weed out extravagances. In the process, we search for meaning. What is truly important? We muse. Fear of financial security permeates the media. Talk among co-workers riddles with ways to …