Someone DM’d the other week and asked me where I find artistic inspiration and how to stay creatively inspired, and the question caught me by surprise. I find inspiration almost everywhere, and sometimes have what feels like too many ideas, but I quickly realized that’s because I’ve cultivated a creative mindset. In case you’re hoping […]
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Twelve years ago, I started a job that ultimately was a very, very poor fit for me. I lasted there for less than two years, and though I can remember the overall vibe of being at that job, I remember very, very few of the specifics. And that’s the truth about most things that happen
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This week I said something that I wish I hadn’t said, and afterwards I spent quite a few painful moments berating myself over it. I quickly realized, though, that being cruel to myself is like being cruel to a kitten, or a flower, or my daughter. If you wouldn’t call your best friend or partner or
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I had an idea this week. What if each week we, meaning you and me, tried one new thing that would add peace to our lives? Over the years I have gathered a zillion little things that make my life better, calmer, and more peaceful, but oftentimes I practice them for a while and then
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What Is Therapeutic Art? Therapeutic art exercises are designed to help you learn something and/or experiment, both with artistic mediums and your own ideas about life. It’s art-making for the purpose of supporting your life and growth. I became a Certified Life Coach (taking Dr. Martha Beck’s program) way back in 2009, and the tools
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What Does It Mean to Accept Everything As It Is? Accepting what is doesn’t come naturally to us, at least not in our modern society. We’re trained to push away unpleasant thoughts and events, to take immediate action, and to fight back. When you accept what is, you take a moment to just let things
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Would you like to learn how to make beautiful textures with watercolor paint? Here are four of my favorite ways to do it.
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What Is Mindfulness? I’ve written about mindfulness before, and that’s because I believe it’s one of the single most important things we, as humans, can do to feel calmer and happier. It simply means to be in and pay attention to the present moment. Notice your breath. Feel your emotions. Pay attention to the space
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Creativity will improve your life! Hi, I’m so glad you’re here! This simple and fun exercise will get you on the journey to creating abstract compositions in your art journal (or wherever else you want!). Keep going, keep trying, keep experimenting! If you’d like to take your painting practice further, try this free guide and
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