It's not unusual that a significant or traumatic event in someone's life causes the person to re-evaluate their purpose or current way of living, but, in Cheryl Banfield's situation, not only did her way of living change; in addition, she developed a very exciting and deep healing system that is expanding in its use across the country. In this interview, Cheryl talks about the mild traumatic brain injury that 'forced' her onto a very unique path. Cheryl views this life changing event as a … [Read more...]
Ernest Young – From Sketching to World Class Art
On a recent trip, we were drawn into the Colors of Paradise Gallery on the Big Island of Hawaii because of the vibrant and soulful beauty of the paintings in the window. Captivated by the sea animals and surrounding underwater life in the paintings, we wanted to connect with the artist behind these radiant paintings that embody respect, passion, and love for all of nature, but especially the ocean and her sacred and majestic inhabitants. Ernest Young, and his wife, Liz, took some time to meet … [Read more...]
Aloha Art Truck
To Live For welcomes Jameson, a life long artist, who has traveled the country painting beautiful murals, but is now traveling the Hawaiian Islands in his newly furbished mobile art studio and gallery, the Aloha Art Truck. Jameson's office is wherever he parks his truck, and then opens the side doors to view his inspiration, the sacred waters and sea life of Hawaii. While the Aloha Art Truck serves as Jameson's studio wherever he goes, he also has his paintings on display, so it is his mobile … [Read more...]
My Struggle: To Be or Not To Be
This is an article that I wrote, and was published in the Inner Tapestry, a New England based, holistic magazine, about three years ago. This topic is still something I have to work on every day! My Struggle: To Be or Not to Be Paul W. Knoll, M.A. As I travel back to Maine after some college visits with my senior daughter, I find myself asking these questions during some writing time: How do I want my life to feel as each day unfolds? How do I want my life to be reflected back to … [Read more...]
Power of Intention: Keep That Smile Alive!
The Power of Intention Keep That Smile Alive! Every morning I choose an intention for my day. This acts as a simple, yet powerful reminder to manifest what I want to create, as I interweave my intention throughout my day. Some days when I am in a difficult place I choose an intention that is the opposite of how I am feeling. I acknowledge and honor how I feel, yet instead of staying stuck in a negative place , I cultivate something positive. For example, one day I was feeling deeply sad and … [Read more...]
Dolphin Dave – Sharing Joy and Love Through Dolphins
Dolphin Dave is all about LOVE. He radiates love. He paints love. He is love. And joy, joy, joy. Helping to heal the earth through his paintings and murals is Dave's purpose and mission. His energy is infectious and his joy is radiant. In this interview, Dave is speaking directly to YOU! Enjoy. We met Dolphin Dave leaving The Coffee Shack on the Big Island (Hawaii). He was working on a dolphin mural, which is full of light, hope, community, and joy. A quick connection morphed into this … [Read more...]
Anna Bazalar – Fierce and Feminine
Anna Bazalar was making plenty of money in California in mortgage sales, but life took an unexpected turn due to a severe knee injury. An active, all-around athlete, Anna was forced to make some decisions in order to maintain her physical and emotional health. Running, hiking, skating, snowboarding is what kept Anna sane in the zany life of the banking world, and high-intensity sports was no longer an option. A trip to Kauai, Hawaii, turned into a deep connection and practice of yoga, and a … [Read more...]
Dale Zarrella – Master Artist and Sacred Humaniatarian
Dale Zarrella's father died when Dale was very young, so it was a fatherly figure and mentor who introduced Dale to wooden stock cars. From that first wooden car, Dale's connection with and creative passion for wood sculptures, and then bronze sculptures, and, finally, brilliant paintings have evolved into sacred, majestic, love infused, and heart felt pieces of art that are adorned, respected, and displayed around the globe. Dale's work has been commissioned by local and state museums, … [Read more...]
Antoine Perrier and Venus Jewelz – Love
Venus Jewelz and Antoine Perrier overcame significant challenges in their personal journeys so that when they met, they were destined to share this amazing love for each other. They were also destined to share this amazing love for life, nature, and the universe with everyone, and they do so through their deep words of understanding, knowing, compassion, and respect as teachers, guides, and as sages. Antoine's messages are known as The Collective Emergence while Venus's teachings are based on … [Read more...]
Michael Boardman – Naturalist and Artist
As a child, Michael Boardman's absolute favorite activity was traveling from his home in Connecticut to the Bronx Zoo in New York City. Absolutely captivated by the gorillas and other animals, Michael would return home to draw these animals. His animal and nature drawings have been a passion his entire life, and now Michael inspires others through his majestic watercolors, his teaching at workshops and artist residencies around the country, and the creation of uniquely amazing t-shirts. In … [Read more...]
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