Speaking from the Heart Writing is my favorite type of communication; it is my art form. By painting concise, vivid word pictures, my hope is to lead each reader to their indwelling spring of unleashed, unlimited, potential and possibility; a spring that’s just waiting to be tapped.
My creative muse is wabi-sabi. A practice where inessentials are eliminated and trimmed away. The intersection where wabi (minimal) and sabi (functional) meet is the foundation of my creativity.
It is my perspective that our creativity is the outward expression of our connection to Divine Love. You are cordially invited to visit my blog — Speaking from the Heart.
Freshly Pressed On November 16, 2010 Laurie's post, G is for Gratitude, was "Freshly Pressed" by WordPress. That means this particular post was 1 of 12 that were selected from over 350,000 posts to be featured on their front page. That single post generated 3,665 visits to "Speaking from the Heart" that week.
Stylish Blogger Award I was delighted to receive this award from Daisy Hickman of SunnyRoomStudio.
Reader Comments "Laurie Buchanan at Speaking from the Heart continues to pose the most meaningful questions in our lives as a source of self-reflection and enhancement, always stressing the positive at a blogsite that unfailingly enriches all who read it."
"Your blog is incredibly informative and useful, especially to someone new to the concept of alternative therapies. It uncovers some of the mysteries, and explains some of the concepts, and allows for freedom of thought and exploration. Of course, sometimes your blog is just plain FUN, too! I enjoy all the photos you add to your blog posts, and love the way you integrate fun into the process of conveying information. More than anything else, I have a real appreciation for your straightforward manner of speaking. Thanks again for all of the information that you share."
"I just wanted to say "thanks" for being the teacher that you are as I rely on my "Laurie-isms" that play in my head when I need to hear them. Last night was really hard and exhilarating all at the same time, and I had your words surface on instant replay....thank you."
"Laurie dishes up delicious posts with a simplicity that magically captures the many shades of life."
"I just wanted to say "thanks" for being the teacher that you are as I rely on my "Laurie-isms" that play in my head when I need to hear them. Last night was really hard and exhilarating all at the same time, and I had your words surface on instant replay....thank you."
"Someday Laurie I would like to work with you, be your client and experience first hand the synchronicity of our paths and know that I could then travel to the very edges of my learning and reach beyond with a solid guide helping to hold the space in which to discover what I do not yet know."
"I absolutely love your writing. Your words are 'visual.' Thank you. " "You know, I always feel such peace when visiting your blog. It’s almost as if the simplicity of what you show us is calming and peaceful…the ecology of who you are affecting all of us readers. Thank you, as always!"
"I absolutely LOVE your blog. You are such a gifted writer; I love what you have to say!" Jamie Jacobs - Publisher, The Guide to Health, Wellness and Creative Living.
“I found this blog while searching Google. Very informative; especially since this isn’t something a lot of people tend to write about.”
“Speaking from the Heart brought me here. Speaking from the Heart kept me here. Speaking from the Heart will keep me here. I love what you are doing! To my blogroll you go because I am choosing to hear from the heart what you are speaking.”
“I just stumbled across your blog and it is so beautiful, heartfelt and inspiring! I had to write that quote “Whatever you are not changing, you are choosing” on a paper and I’ve stuck it at my writing desk where I will see it each day. Thanks for speaking from your heart!”
“Each day I read your blogs and go to your site to see more inspired writings.”
“Your blog is so very speaking-from-the-heart. Thank you for being truthful, and being who you are.”
“I recently came across your blog and have been learning along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don’t know what to say except that I’ve loved reading – fine blog – I’ll keep visiting this blog often.”
“I must say, I’m impressed with your site. I had no trouble navigating through all the tabs and the information was easy to access; I found what I wanted in no time at all. Pretty awesome. I would appreciate it if you would add forums or something, as it would be a perfect way to interact. Great job!”
"You hold HeartLight in such a beautiful way, Laurie. Wonderful to hear that you've started a new blog. It will be a gift to connect with you here. You are widening the circle of light that you share with the world."
"Laurie your ability to hold HeartLight for others is divine and inspirational. Though we have never met in physical face-to-face time, I always feel as if you are right next door."
"Laurie many times when I have read your blog I have felt, 'Wow, she just did a great job of saying what I haven’t been able to find the words to clarify – even to myself.' Once you have articulated the idea or thought – then it is much easier for me to say, 'Of course!, that is it!' Plus, a bit edgy is perfect… keeps me from staying under the warm blankets and allows me to step out into a morning breeze now and again. Thank you Laurie – I’m looking forward to you continuing to do what you."
"Wow Laurie, I feel like I just got a wake-up call (maybe more like a loud siren call) with your words. They are so true."
"I share your love for written expression and especially concision."
"Well Laurie I almost hooted with agreement when you replied to the question What topics do you tend to avoid? with 'None. If the question needs asking, I ask. 'Yep, that is my experience of you - this combined with a rock solid compassion for our human vulnerability. It is both of these attributes and actions together that allows you to help us to move mountains."
"Your writing is very inviting because it’s easy to read what you've written. Please keep drawing us in and taking us with you."
“The simple fullness of your words feels like the ripples of a stone thrown into a still pond—silent and full.”
"I appreciate the way you deliver simplicity and functionality in every presence-filled sentence."
“Love to you for being here not only with the best blogs on the block—were talking high rent district!—but an amazing humanitarian who shares her heart and soul consistently. You teach us ever so gently to listen with our hearts and it works!”
"Laurie is such a beautiful wise soul. Her insight is a reflection of her reverent relationship with Life."
“Your words fill me with a soft kind of knowing.”
“It isn’t always about headlines and great revelations. Sometimes it’s simply about reflecting the light from within. I really appreciate the beauty of your words and your willingness to share sparkling gems.”
“Your words are filled with such gentle and ‘implementable’ suggestions for action.”
“I admire your writing; appreciating the influence of its spiritually quiet yet loudly resonant voice. It’s obvious that compassion is foundational in what you do.
"When I visit your blog there is an awakening in my soul that goes beyond words."
“Your style of teaching is so gentle and easy-to-understand that I constantly learn from you without being aware of it at all. I usually just shake my head and say, ‘Hmm… Who knew?’ walking away with another piece of information safely tucked away inside my head. Thank you.”
“I feel like I just walked into an art studio when I read your most refreshingly simple joys of life on your blogs... It's like you hold a conductor's wand and play music of life's pleasure moments! Such harmony within this symphony.”
“Your blogs belong in the check out line at Barnes & Nobel in one of those picture books that are very, very tiny with BIG thoughts.”
“Teaching by presence … it is an art I think you have mastered Laurie.”
"You are truly a scribe for all humanity. I read your blog and was inspired to take action. Great advice - simply put!"
“I can feel your presence in the thoughtful way you attend to words and space. It is a pleasure to breathe in the truth in your expression.”
