Health

Sunrise Meditation

By Maria Leto May 9, 2017 6 Comments

Mornings are always good.  It when life gives us the opportunity to start again. At night sleep gives us the rest we need to allow us to let go of anything that bothered or haunted us from the day before.  It’s where we dream, recover and repair mind, body, spirit and soul. The sun rises […]

A picture tells a story

By Maria Leto December 11, 2015 12 Comments

There is always some sort of backstory to every photograph ever taken.  While the photograph taken is enough, I love hearing stories behind it.  This is one of my most prized photos, as in one of my favorites I’ve ever taken.  It is in it’s natural state, straight out of camera.  No editing or Photoshop […]

None of us grow up being “Perfect”

By Maria Leto August 6, 2015 Leave a comment

None of us grow up being perfect. Skin not perfect?  Not dark enough?  Have too many wrinkles?  A little cellulite?  Not smooth enough?  Have a few visible scars?  Pores too open and visible?  Dark circles or bags under your eyes?  A little crows feet?  Lips not perfect enough?  Teeth not straight or white enough?  Insecure […]

Art is my Passion

By Maria Leto May 11, 2015 Leave a comment

I am a self taught photographer, writer, artist built on instinct and inspiration. Born and raised in Milwaukee WI, I enjoy capturing a wide variety of subjects based on intuition and the ability to see beauty in everything. My passion for taking photos began at a young age when my grandfather gave me a 110 […]

Integrating People for Animal Wellness Fashion Event for Rescue Dogs

By Maria Leto March 11, 2015 2 Comments

With a passion for nature, animals, holistic healing and humanitarianism, I am honored to be walking the runway on April 11th in a beautiful designer gown representing Nature’s Pathways Magazine for http://www.ipawaid.com/  A focus that is close to my heart. The event and iPAW is run by an exceptional group of women including Dr. Jodie of Animal Doctor […]

The Question of Light: Tilda Swinton’s speech at the Rothko Chapel

By Maria Leto February 23, 2015 Leave a comment

Originally posted on Conner Habib:
Below is the only place to read Tilda Swinton’s moving and radiant speech at the Rothko Chapel in Texas.   Why do I have it?  A brief explanation. Last year, actress Tilda Swinton was presented with the Rothko Chapel Visionary Award at the The Rothko Chapel, which is home to…

Music is Embedded in Us

By Maria Leto February 17, 2015 1 Comment

Music feeds the Soul. It has the ability to make you feel every emotion possible. It brings joy and happiness, it cleanses the body with tears, it makes you move, a simple smile, a deep thought, inspiration and healing is found. The best songs resonate from within. They pull and tear at your heartstrings until […]