In these pages you will meet women and men who journey with eyes open, seeking to understand the gift of life and along the way finding themselves. Creativity is where the group entirely coheres. Ten of the thirteen are potters, painters, poets, novelists, dancers or singers. Two architects are also potters. Several have moved boldly and imaginatively into the technological age, researching, blogging and corresponding with people throughout the world in pursuit of greater understanding. One applies her astounding talent for "talking" with animals, helping and encouraging them as they give birth, grow up, and come into full expression of their own talents. All of the thirteen give freely of their abilities and time to others. Without exception they are teachers, guides and mentors. If there is one characteristic that defines this group of creative explorers, it is that their hearts, eyes and ears are open. They are full participants in life. Russ sums it up: BE AWAKE.