Reflections from the Messy Middle

Tired of the Algorithm? Let’s Talk About What’s Real (Creative Process and Personal Growth)

Whether you find yourself in an “And Yet” season… Or standing “On the Verge” of something new… Here’s what I know for sure: The garden doesn’t grow for the likes. It grows because growth is natural. Because becoming is inevitable. Because something within you refuses to stay buried. So if you’re ready to let your creativity rise to the surface… I’d love to meet you there.

Apr 203 min read

The Venerable Monks standing on a stage at George Washington University.

✨ Finding Peace in the Chaos: What the Venerable Monks Taught Me About Art, Presence, and the Power of One Breath

In a world filled with noise, uncertainty, and constant distraction, finding peace can feel impossible. After attending the closing event for the Walk for Peace in Washington, DC, contemporary mixed media artist Precious Burger shares a simple mindfulness practice—and how breath, presence, and creativity can help you reconnect, find calm, and create from a place of grounded peace.

Feb 154 min read