I woke up this morning feeling anxious and out of sorts, for many known and unknown reasons. I could not even focus to meditate, which is usually my bliss place, so I set my intention for the day to feel childlike wonderment, which was really the opposite of how I was feeling. I felt called to go to the beach before breakfast and became sweetly and expansively enveloped by the sun and waves. Taking time to be still on the beach honored my emotions as I redirected my intentions of how I would … [Read more...]
Share the Vibe
Letting Go and Creating a Life to Live For
My alarm awakened me at 3:24 a.m.. Weighted with deep weariness, I clung to the covers not believing I could lift myself from this dark exhaustion of my body and mind. Then I remembered we were flying from Maine to Costa Rica in a few short hours. This propelled me into action to ready myself, although my emotions were still heavily clinging to all we are letting go of: close proximity to our children, friends, clients, homes, 8 pets, my physical therapy practice, financial security, most of our … [Read more...]
Emma Tellesy – Founder of The Holistic Happiness Tribe!
If smiles and joy could light up a city's lights, then where Emma Tellesy lives would have no need for electricity. Her smile and joy are so radiant, as is Emma's desire to expand positive vibes across the globe with her new venture, The Holistic Happiness Tribe. Emma has generally been a positive person, but in the last 4 years, Emma has upped the frequency of her vibes after feeling that 'something' seemed to be missing in her, otherwise, blessed life. She started reading the book, "The … [Read more...]
Cheryl Banfield – LoveLight Creator
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...]
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...]
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...]
Michael Allen – Banjo and Music Creator
As a young child, Michael Allen loved to play and create with wood, an activity that often provided his joy and connection to his heart. Another passion Michael has enjoyed his entire life is music, playing different instruments and hanging in the music community. A few years ago, Michael felt the calling to learn how to play the banjo, but he did not have a banjo. In researching the type of banjo he felt he needed, Michael realized it would cost too much money to buy one at that point in his … [Read more...]
Kate Sarton – Fair Trade Partner @ Threads Worldwide & Mindful Nesting
Kate Sarton carries such a positive vibe on this earth. All you need to do is meet her daughter, Phoenix, to gain a sense of Kate's unconditional love, passion, and joy for people and for this earth. Phoenix is such a bright light, like her mom! Kate has been a massage therapist and energy workerer for years, but, recently, Kate became a partner in Threads Worldwide, which is a women owned business supporting women across the globe by marketing fair trade jewelry and other personal goods … [Read more...]
Joaquin Anico – Smile Share The Vibe
Joaquin Anico has a smile that is to live for! Wow, does he radiate joy, love and positive vibes! Joaquin is also a photographer who wears a hat with the word 'SMILE' beautifully styled and written on it so that his subjects will smile for the picture. Shortly after designing his hat, friends and family members were asking for their own SMILE hat because of the positive vibe radiating from the hat. Joaquin realized he could help spread positive vibes across his community by marketing his hats … [Read more...]
