by Katherine Torrini | Mar 28, 2013 | COACHING, CREATIVE INSPIRATION, MUSINGS
I used to HATE reminders. My conversations used to go a bit like this: my husband: “Honey, did you call the (plumber/painter/insurance company)?” Me: (if Yes) “Of course I did!”(What do you think I am, a flake?) feelings: indignant, superior,...
by Katherine Torrini | Mar 14, 2013 | CREATIVE INSPIRATION, EVENTS
I love this plaque that hangs in the office of my pediatrician: “I’d be the perfect parent if it weren’t for my children” When my kids were babies, I thought I knew what it meant. Toddler-hood made it hit home even more. In elementary school,...
by Katherine Torrini | Feb 20, 2013 | CREATIVE INSPIRATION, POETRY, UNSTUCK
February 2013 has been a big one for me in many ways–being out in the spotlight, collaborating with other amazing teachers, and trusting that what wants to emerge in my life is what I am here to do! This poem spilled out at the beginning of the month and...
by Katherine Torrini | Jan 1, 2013 | CREATIVE INSPIRATION, VISUAL JOURNALING
In answer to occasional protests that I only share my “cool” journal pages, I present to you a ….. boring page—no color, no drawing, no block letters, no deep thoughts– just me, showing up at the page in a boring way. How’s THAT...
by Katherine Torrini | Jan 1, 2013 | COACHING, CREATIVE INSPIRATION, MUSINGS
I dressed for yoga today. It’s Saturday. I usually go yoga on Saturday mornings. I pulled out my purple yoga mat and put it by the door. I had a light breakfast. I left in time to make it to a new yoga class. I set out a little early, giving myself the rare...
by Katherine Torrini | Jun 22, 2012 | COACHING, CREATIVE INSPIRATION, TINY CREATIVE ACTS
Tiny Creative Acts fill the Well and Prime the Pump for Your Projects I was interviewed last week about how Tiny Creative Acts can juice up your life and business. It was a blast–I encouraged my listeners to play with paper clips and make shapes out of strips...