Ithaka was the beloved island home of the legendary Greek hero, Odysseus. Today an odyssey means a long, often exhausting, exhilarating and/or excruciating transformative journey.

Ithaka

As you set out in search of Ithaka
Pray that your journey be long,
full of adventures, full of awakenings.
Do no fear the monsters of old…
You will not meet them in your travels
if your thoughts are exalted and remain high,
if authentic passions stir your mind, body and spirit.
You will not encounter fearful monsters
if you do not carry them within your soul,
if your soul does not set them up in front of you.
-Constantine Peter Cavafy

(from my favorite book Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach)

Art Prescription: Today celebrate the memories you and your family created in 2010, and look ahead towards your wishes and dreams for 2011! Peace…