Tag Archives: joy

What I Want

Posted on August 7, 2021 by Katie Bennett

A Big Life: Encouragement for People in the Arts –  I said to the wanting creature inside me, what is this river you want to cross? On the other side of the water, the eagles stand, close enough to see … Continue reading →

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Goalie No More

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Katie Bennett

A Big Life: Encouragement for People in the Arts – I keep meeting people who are all about the no. I used to be this way too. Once upon a time I thought I would just live in one place … Continue reading →

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Resurrection Girl

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Katie Bennett

A Big Life: Encouragement for People in the Arts – “Courage, sacrifice, determination, commitment, toughness, heart, talent, guts. That’s what little girls are made of.” – Bethany Hamilton Last week I was nervous. Some of the nerves were over good … Continue reading →

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Choosing Chaos

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Katie Bennett

A Big Life: Encouragement for People in the Arts – When I was a little girl, I dreamed of being free.  Free not to have to pretend to be happy or smart or foolish.   Free to pursue my dreams … Continue reading →

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Pinning the Tail on the Future

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Katie Bennett

A Big Life: Encouragement for People in the Arts – On my seventh birthday I remember running excitedly down the grassy yard alongside the house where we lived on Pacific Terrace.  I was to have a big party that afternoon complete with … Continue reading →

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