Journal

Writing from the art.

Can You Be a Successful Artist and a Mom?
For Artists, Participatory Art Carrie Ziegler For Artists, Participatory Art Carrie Ziegler

Can You Be a Successful Artist and a Mom?

Are you an artist or change maker and also a mom? Or are you feeling the urge to have children, and wondering if it’s possible follow your calling and be a mom at the same time? If so, you are not alone. I had those exact same questions. I’d like to share with you a quick story of my journey becoming a successful artist, a change maker, and mom who is proud of how she parents.

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A New Narrative for the New Year
Musings Carrie Ziegler Musings Carrie Ziegler

A New Narrative for the New Year

It is 2023, and the majority of Americans now believe climate change is real and mostly caused by human activity. Taking action on the climate, with other people, is one of the best and most hopeful things we can do to move from hopelessness to what Joanna Macy calls Active Hope. 

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