Author Description

I wanted to share my process of writing this book. I actually got the idea from my publisher. He liked my pictures and suggested that I make a book with the pictures and just a few words for each one. I thought that was a cool idea, but did not know where, or how, to begin. Therefore, the idea sat in my mind, as it slowly moved into my heart. When I began to love the idea, I decided that I would give it a try. But how would I proceed? Once again, the idea had to rest in my heart and mind until it was the NOW to begin. Then, one day I decided to just ask the pictures what they wanted to tell me. So, I scanned through the pictures, which were all in one file, waiting for one of them to talk to me. I had been drawing these pictures for decades, and looking through them was a walk through memory lane. As I acknowledged each picture, I gained confidence in my self to give this idea a try. I had never thought of my self as an artist, as I can only draw what comes from inside me, and I have only taken a few art classes. Looking through these pictures was like talking to my self, as they each had a message that had been shared on my websites, newsletters, YouTube and blog. But this time the pictures came first and the words arose from the pictures. As the storyline revealed itself, I stayed in the NOW allowing each picture to tell me what it wanted to say. Therefore, I had no idea what the plot would be, or how the story would proceed. Of course, since they were my pictures, they told my story. But my story is also OUR story of finding our own inner light, using it to heal our inner darkness, so that we can travel the path of enlightenment, fulfillment and love. My process of drawing pictures was a means of relaxation and meditation. Long ago, I made a deal with my self that once I started a picture I could NOT stop because it was not "good enough." Therefore, these pictures became my teachers.