I created this giant butterfly for a spiritual retreat ritual, what now feels like a long time ago. As a creator, the drawing part was meditative for… Read more “Community Butterfly”
Author: wendi_bernau
Process Professional. Creative, artist, spiritual director, leadership coach. Family, cats, books. Fresh air, gardens. Nourishment of the body, mind and spirit.
2 months forming dreadlocks
It has now been exactly two months since I began my dreadlock journey. They kind of look like the “poor unfortunate souls” from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”… Read more “2 months forming dreadlocks”
Good Family Times
This weekend, the New York Times printed paper included a special puzzle section, which had about a dozen pages filled with puzzles (word, number, picture) of various… Read more “Good Family Times”
Dreadlock Journey
About a month ago, I decided I would finally install dreadlocks. Yes, I do mean the hair kind. I watched innumerable YouTube videos on this before making… Read more “Dreadlock Journey”
Super Find
YES!!! I went to the grocery to buy candied fruit for the mince pie and some fresh produce for the big turkey meal this week, and lo… Read more “Super Find”
Camino moments – one year later
Last year this time, during the month of October, I was walking the Camino de Santiago de Compostela. This year during October I am reviewing my journal… Read more “Camino moments – one year later”
20 Things I’ve Learned from my Cats
What I’ve learned from hanging out with my cats: Curiosity is essential. Investigate new things. Remain alert. Sometimes even the familiar can be unsettling. Care for one… Read more “20 Things I’ve Learned from my Cats”
Graduation Day
It is finished. Doctor of Ministry in Art & Theology I gained some fabulous content. I met some wonderful people. I did some deep reflective work. I… Read more “Graduation Day”
How does your garden grow?
Aha!! Those little seeds I planted back in February are doing marvelous things now… Since I moved to Texas in 2007, the only vegetable I have successfully… Read more “How does your garden grow?”
Old Friends
I love spring. Mainly because I love to see the return of my perennial flowers. There is something magical about their (seeming) death in the fall and… Read more “Old Friends”
Creative Practices 