Art in Motion - Laurel's Videos

“Getting lost is not a waste of time. It’s a good way to find yourself.”—Laurel D. Rund

For anyone who has ever felt lost, may the message of this video gently reach the part of you that already knows the way home. Sometimes the path is not found but remembered—quietly, from within. The words in this song, born from my poetry and brought to life through music with Suno.ai, invite you to revisit your own Beautiful Lost Places with tenderness. May they remind you that even in uncertainty, there is wisdom, and in stillness, a direction begins to rise. Thank you for opening your heart to this journey.

Strength & Glory – Elegy to a Tree is a tribute to the mighty presence of a once-majestic tree whose final fall stirred something profound within me. More than a loss of nature, it became a mirror of resilience, aging, and the unseen battles we weather over time. This piece honors the quiet strength found in enduring, the wisdom etched in every scar, and the grace in letting go. As I stood before its fallen form, I felt both grief and gratitude—an invitation to reflect on what remains long after the visible strength is gone. This video celebrates the sacred spirit of the tree and reminds us that beauty, purpose, and legacy live on in what we touch, inspire, and leave behind.

The Mask is a contemplative piece that explores the layers we wear to protect our hearts and the courage it takes to slowly set them aside. Inspired by personal reflection and transformation, this video captures the moment when what once shielded us begins to fall away, revealing deeper truth and inner grace. As we move through life, we learn that vulnerability is not weakness, but a quiet strength—a pathway to healing, connection, and authenticity. The Mask honors that unfolding and invites viewers to recognize their own journey in the gentle act of becoming who they truly are.ty.

When Friends Reach Out is a tribute to the circles of women who have shaped my life—past and present. Inspired by the consciousness-raising group of the 1970s, whose encouragement helped me find my voice and step boldly into the working world as a young mother, it also honors the circle of friends I cherish today. Though time has passed and the world has changed, the heart of sisterhood remains constant. When friends reach out, something timeless awakens. We remember who we are to one another—mirrors, witnesses, and companions on the journey. This video celebrates the enduring bonds that uplift, inspire, and carry us through every season of life.

Reflections of Nirvana is an inner journey into the space between breaths—where form dissolves and the soul remembers its origin in light. It evokes the moment when silence becomes presence, and presence opens into a field of pure being. Beyond thought, beyond time, this piece invites the viewer to drift inward, to the sacred stillness where we glimpse the eternal self. Reflections of Nirvana is less a video and more a passageway—an energetic mirror into the infinite. It reminds us that peace is not found, but awakened; that enlightenment arises not in striving, but in surrender. A soft unfolding into what already is.

Inside Out explores the transformative journey of turning inward to uncover what has long been tucked away beneath the surface. Inspired by my own evolution, this piece reflects the quiet unraveling of past layers and the emergence of strength, clarity, and truth. It honors the sacred moment when pain becomes wisdom and vulnerability becomes power. Like a mirror held to the soul, the video captures the movement from hidden to revealed, from silence to expression. Inside Out is a visual and emotional passage—an invitation to see not just what changes on the outside, but the deeper shift that begins within. It celebrates the courage to become who we already are.

Endings & Beginnings reflects on the profound transitions in life—the moments of closure that quietly give rise to something new. It speaks to the cyclic nature of experience, where loss, change, or completion can open unexpected pathways of renewal. This piece honors the tenderness of letting go and the courage it takes to step forward with trust, even when the future feels uncertain. Through imagery and reflection, Endings & Beginnings invites viewers to see each turning point not as an end, but as a sacred threshold. It reminds us that every sunset carries the promise of dawn, and that transformation often begins in the stillness of what is leaving.

Life Feels Better When You Smile is a celebration of the quiet power joy holds in transforming our days. Inspired by how a simple smile can soften heaviness and spark light in unexpected places, this piece reflects the resilience of the human spirit and the courage it takes to welcome happiness even amid life’s challenges. It invites us to notice how openness and vulnerability can connect us, and how even the smallest expression of warmth can ripple outward with grace. This video is more than a reflection of mood—it is an offering of hope, reminding us that choosing light, even briefly, can uplift not only ourselves but those around us. In sharing a smile, we share a moment of healing, connection, and gentle strength.