It never ceases to amaze me how the universe drops opportunities into my lap when I am living and working in alignment with my purpose. Stepping back from work and people who did not spark energizing joy in my heart has created space to say yes to new and FUN collaborations.

This year has been particularly fruitful in growing new friendships with creative entrepreneurs who share what I have come to think of as my “radio frequency.” Two of them are Shona D’Cruz of Blue Hyacinth Mosaics and Lisa Waters of I Can Buy Myself Flowers.

I met Shona when she stepped up to help me support a stranded Afghan refugee family early this year. I had no idea that she was also an incredible glass artist whose creativity is inspired and fueled by nature’s positive energy. We connected on the heart level through our community service work before we had a clue that our creative calling shared the same frequency as well. 

I met Lisa when she invited me to be on her Flower Power Podcast. I fell in love with her upbeat vibe and deep well of creative ideas to foster joy and build community with flowers as her co-pilot. My firsthand testimonial is the absolute delight that Lisa’s arrangements brought my mother with our monthly flower subscription this year.

While seeds are germinating for future workshops with my friends (who also teach their crafts), I have two immediate opportunities for you to meet them that make my heart sing:

Open House Art Show in Vienna, VA, on Sunday, November 30

Please join us for an open house art show the Sunday after Thanksgiving at Shona’s home and studio. Blue Hyacinth Mosaics and Damselwings Photography products will be available for holiday gifts, with the ability to order customized pieces as well. The primary intention of the event, however, is to connect with those we care about and build community.

Time: 2-6 pm
Address: 9218 Dellwood Drive, Vienna, Virginia.
Please RSVP to bluehyacinthmosaics@gmail.com 

Bundle of Joy (A Holiday Prep Self-Care Gift): 15-Days of Meditation and 3 Weeks of Flowers

Lisa was a first-time participant in my last 15-Day Meditation Refresh program. Here’s what she had to say about it:

“I am very new to meditation and Martha’s program sets you up for success and makes you really feel the benefits all with no judgement and a strong sense of community. In the spirit of Wicked 2, because I know her and the practice she teaches so well, I have been changed for good.”

Lisa’s experience inspired her Holiday Prep Bundle of Joy self-care idea – combining my next 15-Day Meditation Refresh program starting December 3 with three weeks of flowers. 

If you are part of our virtual morning meditation community, you already know the joyful feelings generated by our sessions. Imagine the additional surge of gratitude and happiness that a sweet, one-of-a-kind floral arrangement would add to your day, boosting your energy and presence at the time of year you need it most!

If you are local, this is a fun add-on you can consider when signing up for my upcoming morning meditation program–3 weeks of flowers for the joyous price of $26/week.

Lisa has made it easy to sign up for her weekly flower subscription as an add-on to my December 3rd 15-Day Meditation Refresh program via THIS FORM.

And if you are not local, you can still buy yourself weekly flowers from your favorite spot and sign up for the morning program on its own HERE.

I hope to see you at one or both of these joyful experiences!

In the meantime, I wish you peace, well-being, and a sense of belonging as we tune in collectively to gratitude this Thanksgiving.