There are so many benefits of having a creative practice daily as I have written about many times, as a therapist, creativity coach and artist. I am excited to introduce a new art journaling blog community I am contributing to monthly. I will be posting my blog the third Wednesday of every month on www.howtoartjournal.com. How…
Our Inner Critic can pop up in our creative pursuits, as well as other pursuits in our life. This is universal to us all, this inner critic grappling, this rolling in the mud as I call it, no matter how “talented” or “accomplished” we are. As an artist, I like to use the process of…
Do you crave time to think, reflect, do something you have always wanted to do, get away? If the answer is a strong “yes!” then you are like most people! Nurturing self may seem foreign to you because our society does not foster this important wellness prescription. Life can get out of balance, chaotic, busy…
Have you ever met someone who seems to be living their life in abundance and joy? Someone who is authentically expressing themselves creatively? Someone who is gratitude, funky fun, and full-on mojo all wrapped up in a person who you could hang out with for hours and hours and never run out of things…
I LOVE to explore my soul with the creative process in art making. I recently had an Artist’s Date to experience International Soul Art Day 2014 with Laura Hollick of Soul Art Studio. An Artist’s Date is a scheduled day and time dedicated to creative pursuit. On this particular day, my intentions were to see…
Dream Big! Often I find myself making Extra Large Goals, Venti-sized. Being an eternal optimist, right-brained and a big vision person; ideas, dreams and goals come in large sizes. We humans like to dream big…and should! Because of our big dreams we have walked on the moon and created the internet, only to name a…
If you are an entrepreneur, following your passion and building a business is something that takes courage, positive energy and creative business planning. It means embracing the joys, living out the excitement and following the ideas that you desire to see move into fruition. As a creative entrepreneur, I enjoy mapping out the path for…
Lighted Path® Spirit Collage: How to Listen to Your Wise Mind We all seek help with making decisions at times. We want to understand how to navigate difficult situations, We get anxious and stressed with the many things we need to accomplish, We want to have more clarity and vision for our life path We…
Who knew that a tiny, oddly shaped book, like the one below, could contain a (get ready…) Business Plan?! Rather unorthodox don’t you think? But guess what, it works! Not only is it a creative journey into the depths of your inner planner, it’s also a visual tool to help you stay on track. You…
I have fallen in love with art journaling! It is a great way to express the creative soul within, to allow yourself to heal from old wounds, to challenge yourself to go higher with your passions and dreams. I use art journaling in my therapy and coaching with individuals to explore many aspects of themselves…