Our Story
It all began with a conversation, a luxurious afternoon of sharing stories, insights, laughter, and of course several cups of tea. As the universe is known to do from our perspective, it was a synchronistic moment when our friendship began over twenty years ago at a workshop about healing and energy work. Even though we lived in the same town for only the first five years, this has been one of those friendships where time and distance (500 miles) evaporate during our visits. Through the years, as typical of our times together, we were seeking answers to life’s big questions. In the process, we discovered it was the exchange of our experiences and new ideas that really fed our souls. We mused, “wouldn’t it be fantastic to explore these conversations with a wider community? Surely, there are others who wonder just like us." So, with the advent of modern digital communication shrinking distance in the blink of an eye, in the tradition of "Beam me up Scotty", here we are!
About Mary
I consider myself a seeker, a teacher, and an artist on a journey of self-discovery.
I love questions, conversations, and exploring life’s magic. I want to know why I am here and how to create a life that is full of joy, meaning, delight, originality, connection, and deep soul satisfaction. I want to know other people’s stories as well, because sharing our journeys is the only way to learn more about this human experience we are all having!
I hold a Master’s Degree in Holistic Health Studies and teach in the community on topics related to health and wellbeing, creativity, self-awareness, and end-of-life issues, so I have wonderful opportunities for the exchange of ideas. What I've learned through these conversations is that we are all seekers. It seems we are naturally designed to want answers and I, for one, thrive on the process of solving the mysteries!
When I need more play in my life, I turn to endeavors that celebrate color and texture: painting, sewing, collaging, and fiber work. It’s not about designing a masterpiece, but about the process of being with myself and allowing the fun to flow! I believe finding joy is easily one of the keys to a life well lived, and playing at art making is my direct route to joy (at least most of the time!).
As a whole, my life is a mosaic of ever evolving patterns. Wondering what comes next is a natural part of the unfolding of life. I look forward to learning what you wonder about, what brings you delight, joy, and satisfaction, and sharing our collective discoveries along the way.
About Barb
Born with the gifts of laughter, creativity and a sense of adventure, I continue to wonder, wander and delight in explorations of mind, body and spirit. Whether I am making a culinary creation (messy kitchen and all, yet tasty), discovering the tools to direct the next steps for a thriving life, becoming blurry eyed pinning the latest and greatest pins to my Pinterest boards, following clues, dreams & links to uncovering a new insight, traversing the neighborhoods, the roads, the seas or laughing uncontrollably at the antics of my grandchildren as their Gigi, I could be the “poster child” for a seeker and student of life.
In the practical spectrum, I have been an educator of bright and gifted children for over 30 years. With a master’s degree in that field, I have presented at the local, state and national levels on different subjects related to thinking, creativity and education. Consistently designing and cultivating in-depth curriculum for my students, I was able to nurture a passion for learning outside of the box on a vast array of topics. Recently, I have retired from public education teaching and am re-orienting my life in new directions.
Currently, I am finding new ways to "be" in various settings. It could be spotlighting the cinematic creativity of youthful and adult filmmakers as a board member of our city's film festival, puttering in the garden, sitting in the screened-in porch with my latest book, kayaking on the lake or just learning about different stuff that interests me. I love those moments when something new on the horizon comes into my awareness which expands my point of view and speaks to me in a whisper (or loud boom...just in case I might miss it!). In one of my favorite quotes, Oliver Wendall Holmes says " A mind that is stretched by a new experience, can never go back to its old dimensions." May that be true for those of you who visit Wonder & Possibility.
~ THE WORLD AS WE SEE IT ~
Wondering opens us to possibility.
Life is meant to be fun, fulfilling, and joyful.
We are the creators of our own experiences, and our creativity is unlimited!
and simply put...
a lot can be accomplished over a good cup of tea.
~ friend: one attached to another by affection or esteem ~