At it's essence, art is an alchemical process. Alchemy is a process of transformation.

We talk about self-expression but need to pause and remember that self-expression requires a self to express.

We are not accustomed to thinking that God's will for us and our own inner dreams can coincide.

As children we hoard and gloat over words. Words give ownership: we name our world and we claim it...Children trust the power of words.

Writing is like breathing, it's possible to learn to do it well, but the point is to do it no matter what.

Each of us has an inner dream that we can unfold if we will just have the courage to admit what it is, and the faith to trust our own admission. The admitting is often very difficult.

It is all too easy as an artist to allow the shape of our career to be dictated to us by others. We can so easily wait to be chosen. Such passivity invites despair. To remain healthy and vital, artists must stay proactive in their own behalf.