Photo by Susiebloom I kept bumping into the word connection again and again throughout the holiday season. I read and heard many expressions of gratitude to connect with family, reconnect with friends, and excitement to make new connections. Some were even hoping to establish a better connection with themselves in the new year. I can relate to each of these sentiments. Connection is key. We are social creatures by nature. Even the most introverted person experiences cravings

Painting by Susiebloom Three papers caught my eye while looking through one of my folders for ideas recently, and not only because of the pink, blue, and purple colors, but the square size, funky writing, whimsical sketches, and fancy edges. They've been in there for years. I don't remember who gave them to me, and sadly, there isn't a name anywhere. I love the message. "Plant impossible gardens...take the impossibles and make them possible...see what blooms! Amazing things g

Photo by Susiebloom Hello Friends, There's something about the year's end that naturally invites reflection. We start thinking about what went well, what we'd do differently, and how we can step into the next season with clarity and intention, making room for what matters most, and choosing to keep what counts . Keeping what counts is about creating the life we truly want to be living. It's clearing away our clutter - internally and externally - and prioritizing the people an

Sometimes we need to pause, prune, or let go of excess in order to sustain our light and purpose. Image, vecteezy.com Do you love burning...

Photo by Susiebloom September seems the perfect time to address "acceptance". Summer is perched on the leaves of trees acquiescing to...

Painting by Susiebloom What gets you in the flow zone ? When is the last time you felt genuine flow ? What gets you feeling that...

Photo by Susiebloom Blooming IS "the work of art" and we are all engaged in it everyday. How often, how profoundly, and how intentionally...

Photo by Susiebloom "What if?" is the birthplace of possibility and possibility is oxygen for optimism, breathing life into myriad...

Photo by Susiebloom Hello Dear Friend and Fellow Bloomer, April showers have brought May flowers, and I'm loving it! Flowers, in all...

Photo by Susiebloom I felt "now" for about 5 seconds during my stretches and meditation this morning before my mind wandered over to my...

Photo by Susiebloom Hello friends! March is an interesting month, isn't it? The exciting surge of energy and resolve from January and the...

Photo by Susiebloom Welcome Friends! "It's vital to be GROWING through your life rather than going through your life." Wally Amos I...

Photo by Susiebloom Welcome to my Bloom Blog! I'm a big fan of fresh starts, new beginnings, and blank slates, and I don't need a new...