About this blog

Welcome to Speak Your Art Blog Hub. This blog combines posts from seven of my other blogs: In the Flow Studios Arts, In the Flow Studios Body, I Love Shelter Dogs, Mana Keepers, PaaMano Eskrima & Performing Arts, Self-Actualization thru Women's Empowerment and Speak Your Art Poetry. It brings my organizations together and offers my readers an easier way to follow new posts in one convenient location.

I hope you will find something that inspires you, empowers you or reminds you of the limitless possibilities that dwell within you. Thank you for visiting. I wish you Peace today and everyday.

Friday, August 29, 2014

Images and Quotes to Inspire the Artist

I hope these images and quotes will inspire the artist within. I'm constantly adding new images and quotes so if you like these please feel free to visit again.

























Contact Info for In the Flow Studios Arts
Instagram: http://instagram.com/speakyourart

"In the Flow Studios is a grassroots organization dedicated to empowering the arts, the artists and worthy causes."

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Greater Than the Sum of My Parts - Poem

Sharing my poetry at
In the Flow Studios
Arts Open House.
Picture by
Myranda Josephson
I’m at a place
in my life
and my art
that I no longer want
to calculate my next step,
nor measure my phrases,
nor mince my words.
I will no longer apologize
for being myself,
or for being broken
yet indestructible. 

I want to embrace
the shadows in my life,
that have taught me
empathy,
patients,
and compassion.
The painful bits
and the hurts
that showed me
how strongly
I could heal.
My scars
are my badges of honor,
they are
the purple hearts
of my inner-war.

My imperfections
remind me
to be kind
with my words
and to be gentle
with my thoughts.

I no longer strive
to be the perfect daughter,
mother, wife, sister,
friend or teacher.

I lay myself before my art
in humility
with my boots shaking
and my heart pounding.

I’m finding my courage
by facing my fears,
I’m finding my strength
by acknowledging my weakness,
I’m finding my light
by accepting my darkness.

And in the process,
I am learning
that I am greater
than the sum of all my parts.


By Aurora Ferrer 8-19-14

Thank you for taking the time to visit. Wishing you Inspiration and Peace beyond all understanding.

You can find more information about my Organizations at:
Self-Actualization thru Women's Empowerment Website http://www.empowerment.ws/home.html
In the Flow Studios Arts & Body Website http://intheflowstudios.com
Mana Keepers & Dewdrops Images Website http://manakeepers.com
I Love Shelter Dogs Blog http://iloveshelterdogs.blogspot.com
PaaManoEskrima Website http://paamanoeskrima.com
Kadan Martial Arts Website http://www.kadanmartialarts.com

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Empowering Images & Quotes


"The strongest among us has tasted the greatest defeat. Remember that you have been stronger than any of your challenges!" Aurora Ferrer 


"Shedding that which is not and embracing that which is, is messy, not pretty and crucial to the birth of the authentic self. Be brave on the path to your authenticity!" Aurora Ferrer 

Thank you for taking the time to visit. Wishing you inspiration and Peace beyond all understanding.

You can find more information about my Organizations at:
Women's Empowerment Website http://www.empowerment.ws/home.html
In the Flow Studios Arts & Body Website http://intheflowstudios.com
Mana Keepers & Dewdrops Images Website http://manakeepers.com
I Love Shelter Dogs Blog http://iloveshelterdogs.blogspot.com

Monday, August 25, 2014

Still Moments in Time Arts Open House ICARE Dog Rescue Fundraiser

Here are some of the inspiring moments we experienced sharing our art and helping ICARE Dog Rescue. These are all courtesy of Myranda Josephson Photography. We're grateful for her beautiful point of view. Thank you Myranda Josephson Photography.


Eric Jimenez AKA "BZRK" (buh-zerk) 
an acronym for "Blissful Zen Reality Kingdom"

Paolo Pizzi photographer, cinematographer, 
director and composer. Sharing his photography 
and upcoming independent film. 
Molly Bupp

Roland H. Ferrer

Ruben Palma, AKA by his Aztec or *Nahuatl name Tepeyolotl Mallinalli
Ruben Palma, AKA by his Aztec or *Nahuatl name Tepeyolotl Mallinalli
Roland H. Ferrer
Roland H. Ferrer - Forgotten Angel 
Paolo Pizzi Photography 
Aurora Ferrer - Mana Keepers
Aurora Ferrer - Dewdrops Images - Mana Keepers
The beautiful “inside and out” ladies of ICARE Dog Rescue,
Corrie Lenon Bravo, Elvira Torres,

Eric Jimenez AKA "BZRK" (buh-zerk) 
an acronym for "Blissful Zen Reality Kingdom"

Eric Jimenez AKA "BZRK" (buh-zerk) 
an acronym for "Blissful Zen Reality Kingdom"
Dash Najarian

Chrissy DePauw
The beautiful “inside and out” ladies of ICARE Dog Rescue,
Corrie Lenon Bravo, Elvira Torres, Paola Valencia and Michelle Rangel
The beautiful “inside and out” ladies of ICARE Dog Rescue,
Corrie Lenon Bravo, Elvira Torres, Paola Valencia and Michelle Rangel
Aurora Ferrer - Poetry
Peter Speziale, harp
Alexandra Perdew, Peter Speziale and Roland H. Ferrer
Kadan Martial Arts
Kadan Martial Arts
Chrissy DePauw
Chrissy DePauw
Chrissy DePauw
Chrissy DePauw
Our hero Devin Kerley from Pet Hospital.
Evan Eliason, double bass and Roland H. Ferrer, harp
Evan Eliason, double bass
Roland H. Ferrer, harp
Roland H. Ferrer, harp
Evan Eliason, guitar and vocals
Evan Eliason, guitar and vocals
Mahal Ramos - Poetry
Mahal Ramos - Poetry
Mahal Ramos - Poetry
Roland H. Ferrer - PaaMano Eskrima
PaaMano Eskrima - Mahea Mogote,
Kadante Ferrer, Roland Ferrer, Ryan Roche
Danny Dichotomy with Daniel Pelaez, David Espana, and Dan Mehta.
Danny Dichotomy with Daniel Pelaez, David Espana, and Dan Mehta.

Danny Dichotomy with Daniel Pelaez, David Espana, and Dan Mehta.
Danny Dichotomy with Daniel Pelaez, David Espana, and Dan Mehta.
Ilima Pumphrey of Island Fitness by Ilima
Mahea Mogote of Island Fitness by Ilima
Mahea Mogote of Island Fitness by Ilima
Ilima Pumphrey of Island Fitness by Ilima

Ilima Pumphrey of Island Fitness by Ilima
Kadante Ferrer of Hip Hop Martial Arts - HHMA
Kadante Ferrer of Hip Hop Martial Arts - HHMA
Kadante Ferrer of Hip Hop Martial Arts - HHMA
Kadante Ferrer of Hip Hop Martial Arts - HHMA
Kadante Ferrer of Hip Hop Martial Arts - HHMA
Kadante Ferrer of Hip Hop Martial Arts - HHMA
Thank you to our generous and talented artists, to our generous audience and to ICARE Dog Rescue.

Contact Info for Myranda Josephson Photography:
Instagram - http://instagram.com/myranda_josephson

Contact info for  ICARE Dog Rescue

Contact Info for In the Flow Studios Arts
Instagram: http://instagram.com/speakyourart

"In the Flow Studios is a grassroots organization dedicated to empowering the arts, the artists and worthy causes."