by Nikol | Nov 23, 2016 | Finding Peace and Ease
The day before Thanksgiving. The day before my whole life changed. I’m pushing a full cart around Whole Foods in Salt Lake City, Utah. I’ve just finished a full day of rehearsal for A Christmas Carol, and am ready to fill my fridge for the holiday. I want...
by Nikol | Jun 23, 2016 | Finding Peace and Ease
Calm is possible in the Chaos. And the way there is probably the opposite of what you would expect. In our Creative lives, chaos can come in so many forms, and often feels like we have no control. We pour our hearts into our work, and rejection can feel so personal....
by Nikol | Oct 9, 2015 | Finding Peace and Ease
Crickets are gently chirping. I hear the lap of the small lake, water flowing out of the man-made spicket. A female cardinal lands on the bird feeder to my right, and is joined by a bright red male. He dips his head into the water, and leans back, his head almost...
by Nikol | Sep 18, 2015 | Finding Peace and Ease
Right hand on the barre, I lift my leg into passé, placing my ribs over my hips, and sending energy down my supporting leg. I fix my gaze in front of me, and exhale. I gently bring my right arm to meet my left, forming a beautiful arc, a continuation of the shape. ...
by Nikol | Jul 31, 2015 | Finding Peace and Ease
I lay the black plastic cloth across my parent’s table, following up with black paper plates, bold white lettering and colorful confetti popping from the center of each individual circle. Napkins coordinate the overall theme and silverware is placed at each dark seat....
by Nikol | Apr 23, 2015 | Finding Peace and Ease
I jumped out of the van, into steady rain, holding my hood tight to my hat, and making sure my binoculars were covered. Water beaded on my royal blue shell, down the back of my head and down my arm, in rivulets and mini streams from shoulder to waist. My pants were...