Small Wonders: An Offering of Brilliant Playground

Why Am I Here? Discovering the Guidestar of Your Being

On how to uncover your fundamental reasons for being here and why that matters, also the power and importance of art and wonder in difficult times.

Jan 30 • Maxima Kahn

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What Matters Most: How Impermanence Can Guide Us to a Richer Life

“I know of no greater catalyst of creativity — in art or in life — than constraint.

Jan 17 • Maxima Kahn

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Making Space for the New and the Wondrous

On new year's hopes and dreams, rekindling wonder, clearing space inside and out, and creating before you consume

Jan 3 • Maxima Kahn

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December 2025

Winter Solstice: A Time of Rest, Reflection, and Renewal

It is love that will overcome the world; it is love which will unite all humanity.

Dec 20, 2025 • Maxima Kahn

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Coming Home to Peace: The Transformative Power of Our Thoughts or No Thoughts

On ancient wisdom, clear seeing, embracing neutrality, choosing happiness, and Pantone's new color of the year

Dec 10, 2025 • Maxima Kahn

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November 2025

Perseverance: A Blessing or a Curse?

On enduring, making the art that's true to you, and glimpses of wonder and inspiration

Nov 30, 2025 • Maxima Kahn

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You Are Not Alone: How to Get Guidance for Your (Creative) Life

On oracles, inner wisdom, partnership with all things, and the golden glow of late Autumn

Nov 15, 2025 • Maxima Kahn

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It's Time to Tell a New Story and Create a More Loving, Just, Sustainable World

On the power of the stories we tell and images we create, the need for new and ancient stories, and the choice to shift our view in any moment

Nov 7, 2025 • Maxima Kahn

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October 2025

Autumn's Balm for the Weary Soul

On the healing nature offers, honoring our inner rhythms and the seasonal cycles, rest as holy work, the promise of awakening, and art as playful…

Oct 31, 2025 • Maxima Kahn

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The Profound Benefits of Letting Go: Healing, Grace, Trust, and Ease

On letting go of shoulds and striving, radical self-acceptance, and listening to the wisdom of body and soul

Oct 24, 2025 • Maxima Kahn

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What the Flowers Know: Wise Teachers, Healers, and Friends Are Growing All Around Us

On the extraordinary gifts of flowers to support healing, soul growth, and joy. Plus, some other goodies.

Oct 18, 2025 • Maxima Kahn

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Autumn Wonders

A small menu of bittersweet delights

Oct 10, 2025 • Maxima Kahn

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