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What is a #Smartist?

A #Smartist is one who... gets you to love her unconditionally and doesn’t let go of your heart-throat-soul-mind-attention-breath-eyes-ears until she has expressed what it is she has come to say.

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Whose Ceremonies are We Writing?

Emily and Nyker

Kelly and Scott

Shelly and Ryan

Tracy and Jason

Leah and Peter

Megan and Nick

Laurie and Rob

Halley and Brian

Tricia and Rob

Lisa and Stephen

And we're all getting very excited!


What Classes Are We Taking?

Wedding Planning 101

(Tip: Check out the website Cost of Wedding. Enter your zip code for average fees you would expect to pay for wedding services in your area.)

Creative Writing

Poetry: The Way We Word

Freelance Writing

What Books Are We Reading?

Word Painting - A Guide to Writing More Descriptively

Heart and Soul - Living the Love, Truth and Beauty of Your Intimate Relationship

Spirits Rebellious by Kahlil Gibran

Writing the Life Poetic

Writing to Change the World

Philosophy: Guide to the Ideas of 100 Great Thinkers
For the first time, I know WHY I was told my philosophy is closely aligned with St. Thomas Aquinas, who was know for being a "Model Catholic Priest." So this has made me more than a little confused - even a little cheated. But I learned that he was best known for believing that science, philosophy and theology ALL have a proper place in understanding the Universe, and our place in it. He believed that all three should be kept separate in consideration, and that one should never over-ride another.

For example, we cannot rely on theology over reason, or against science. Complex? Yes. Somewhat hard to believe. Absolutely. Does it describe some of the different aspects of me? Afraid so. Okay, St. Thomas. It looks like I need to friend you on Facebook.

The Sacred and the Profane: The Nature of Religion
Myth, Symbol and Ritual

The Way for this Journey:
Collection of Taoist, Confucianist, Buddhist Thoughts and a Selection of Writings by Nietzsche

The Tao of Psychology: Synchronicity and The Self

The Practice of Poetry

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