Here's lookin' at you kid.

Paul in his element: up north + camera

This months marks the 7th anniversary of Harmony Art organic design.  It seems unreal to me.  Can it be?  Really?  WOW!  

I can still vividly remember being in Michigan in January 2005, witnessing the "glorious transition to a freer life" of my father-in-law, Paul Susalla.  He died on his 66th birthday, 7 years ago today.  His passing was peaceful, calm and beautiful. We should all be so lucky to be at home surrounded by so much love. 

If I hadn't quit my job to start Harmony Art I would have been in Germany attending the Heimtextil show rather than being in snowy Michigan with my family during this sacred passage.  The timing has always felt like a confirmation of my decision.  

This time of great sorrow will always be intimately woven into the start of the Harmony Art journey.  Although I never told Paul about my new business idea/venture (it seemed so inconsequential in the moment) his illness helped inspire it.  In the face of life's frailty, I was motivated to reflect and to act.   

 I miss Paul.  I think he would be really proud of what we have accomplished.  How I wish I could be celebrating another anniversary with him.   When this time of year comes around it always feels bitter sweet.  

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To quote Mark Twain: 
"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."

Life is short.  Make your journey a great one!  Thank YOU for SEVEN amazing years.