Instagramming A New Chapter In Bloom!

This was my birthday week (being born on 9/11 has added a real depth of introspection to my celebration) and it was a decisive time… with a whole new chapter in bloom! How incredible is it to see a tree that is blooming purple flowers while its leaves turn...

Take The Chance!

Every single day of my year this year is 100% geared toward taking risk. Risk, more risk and more risk. Not “jumping out of planes” types of risks- that’s not rewarding to me. To me, personal risk- speaking up for myself, taking big chances, loving...

How Do You Know If You Should Go For It?

(via) Honestly, that is the baseline of desire. If something makes you that excited (and it won’t hurt you or anyone else!)….might as well go for it! xoxo Dana   ******************  Welcome to Creating Genius! I spent the last year creating this...

Make Sure It Makes You Happy!

Also, there is this amazing Will Smith quote: “Too many people spend money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like.” Is that you? We can’t get years back that we fritter away.  We all have lots of...

Instagramming End-Of-Summer Sunshine!

This week’s Instagram is some sunshine from Los Angeles.  I am thrilled about the late summer arrival in many ways- particularly the hot nights. Call me crazy, but I prefer the melting heat to just about any other weather.  I was so excited to stumble upon Truly...