Growing Wise Portrait

Are you in need of time for 

  • staring at a wall? 

  • talking aloud what you’re actually feeling, so you can bring order to yourself? 

  • journaling about recent experiences that have rocked your world but haven’t sunk in? 

Catch up with yourself in a clean, quiet, homey environment, and leave with a portrait to help you access that space again.   

The world is changing fast. 
This is why we pause and reflect. 
We don’t need to be victims of “the times”.
We can slow down and be wise.
And suddenly there’s space to breathe again.  


What to expect

We meet in my living room in Berkeley for 1.5 hours.

For the entire duration of our time together, including greeting and goodbye, I will be silent. I love hugs but for this one, no touch. We’re minimizing social decisions and pressures so you can go inward. 

  • Water and tea will be out on the table when you arrive. Do whatever you need to settle; stretch, pee, wiggle. Use the bathroom at any time.

  • I’ll be seated on a meditation cushion on the floor while I draw. 

  • When you’re ready, sit at the table and I’ll set a timer to check in after 30 minutes. Then another timer for the final 20. 

  • During the 50 minutes of being drawn you can

    • write in your journal

    • stare out the window

    • talk aloud if you need to

    • breathe, sing, feel, notice

  • I’ll have some journal prompts written out if you need somewhere to start.

  • You can get up and move around at any time, step outside, etc. as long as most of the time is seated at the table so I can render the scene.

  • View the drawing. Share what’s coming up. 

  • With your permission I’ll scan the drawing. (It’s hard to capture even lighting with a photo)

  • I’ll sign it and put it in a protective sleeve.

  • If it feels supportive, display it in your home or workspace as a reminder to connect and reflect.


We don’t need to live our lives in total overwhelm. 

Sometimes a few minutes of remembering what we did today can help us feel grounded and in step. And instead of assuming more information from an external source will create safety, we exercise the muscle of our internal authority. We sharpen the observer, and we grow genuine self trust.

You know what the next step is.
You have preferences.
You are intuitive.

Let’s make space for you to hear that strong, inner voice.