Center for Living Art

Bridging the Transition Gap Video

Bernie — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 23:05:49 +0000

Bridging the Transition Gap

Take three minutes to view an overview of the program.

“Bridging the Transition Gap” Overview

Bernie — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 22:04:06 +0000

More often than not, older adults and their families are under difficult and stressful circumstances when they make the decision to move into a senior living community, have home care services, or deal with unexpected health issues. Often the concrete, logical things to address seem to be easier than the emotional issues that come along. “Bridging the Transition Gap” is designed to help family members better understand the major issues that take place during a transition so it runs more smoothly for everyone.

Bridging the Transition Gap: Helping Adult Children & Their Parents

Bernie — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 09:07:24 +0000

Graceful Peace – Center for LIving Art

Bernie — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 04:48:14 +0000

Enjoy a periodic break from your daily routine with a rejuvenating blend of relaxing harp music by Tami Briggs, and stunning nature photography by Bernie Saunders. Renew your body, mind and spirit!

Bernie — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:07:24 +0000

The following stories are examples of how people have taken the message of The Grace of Ordinary Days and have celebrated their life journey together by creating their unique relationship legacy. The stories may give you ideas of how you might co-create your unique grace of ordinary days memoir with someone you care about.

Time Together

Bernie — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:58:27 +0000

They take turns planning the day. They might go somewhere, or stay at one of their homes. Even though their lives are very busy, they do not compromise this monthly time together. The time is sacred for them, and they are getting closer to each other. They are no longer willing to take each other for granted.

Getting Closer

Bernie — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:54:18 +0000

They picked childhood experiences like cleaning the hallway closet on Saturday mornings, special red coats their mother sewed for them, and playing with cut-out dolls on the front steps. “My sister and I remembered the same events differently. In sharing our recall of these times, she filled in details of the little spaces of our growing up together that I never knew were spaces. I learned more of the life that we shared. For her to understand how much I had looked up to her brought us closer together.”

Center for Living Art…

Bernie — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:13:53 +0000

….where the art of living comes alive. Presentations energize you. Consulting guides you. Publications and artwork inspire you.

Our Mission:

We inspire people to connect more deeply with themselves,

and to enrich their important relationships.

Our Logo:

The Center’s logo symbolizes universal beauty in nature and in us.

When we take time to marvel at the elegant artistry of a flower,

we are invited to reflect upon our own unique talents

that impact our life and work.

Our Name:

The Center for Living Art evolved from flowers.

It germinated during the summer of 1997 as Bernie sat in neighbors’

gardens photographing the inside world of flowers. The more he listened

to the flowers, the deeper his understanding grew of how critical were his

relationships with nature and with others.

The Center supports people to bring more excitement, harmony and

compassion into their life and work by using their unique talents to make

each day a work of art for themselves and those important to them.

About Bernie Saunders

Bernie — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:12:39 +0000

As a Renaissance person, Bernie is an eclectic and dynamic presenter. His ability to connect with a broad range of people, blended with his artwork, make his presentations truly uplifting and memorable.

Bernie Saunders is the founder and President of the Center for Living Art. Believing that life is truly a work of art, he brings a rich blend of creativity, humor, and practical wisdom to his presentations. Bernie is a best selling author, professional photographer, and organizational consultant who has spent his forty-year career balancing the practical world of getting things done, with interpreting and applying the elegance and power of nature to better understand the human condition.

Bernie’s presentations unite heart and head, and incorporate his remarkable photography as a springboard to offer people insights and ideas to express their strengths, connect more deeply with people, and celebrate life more fully.

No matter what size group, Bernie delivers inspiring keynotes, impactful general sessions, in-depth workshops, and several day programs and retreats. After each presentation, people leave with greater appreciation and hope that they can make a difference for themselves and the people they care about.

Center for Living Art
763-479-1226
bernie@centerforlivingart.com

The Importance of Stories

Bernie — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:07:19 +0000

We are all storytellers. By telling our story we express our world
and ourselves to others. When we unite ourselves to someone close to us by telling stories about our shared past, we create a relationship legacy, a living memory.

Our relationship stories are also our lifeline with others. By sharing our stories with someone important to us, we can see the events of our life from different, surprising perspectives.

“The Grace of Ordinary Days” is an invitation to tell your stories together from the past, and equally important, to consider beginning the journey of shaping your stories into the future. Moving forward in creating your mutual stories could change your view of each other in unexpected and rewarding ways. It could link you with someone in a way you never imagined. Together you create an original work of art – a unique lifelong memoir.