Well it makes me think of another thing my gut “told” me on this trip: My mom asked me before I returned home, “Are you refreshed and ready to be mom again?!”
My gut said, “No. I don’t feel refreshed.”
It was a good trip and I do love love love being in the office with colleagues. I do feel thankful—I was able to have some important conversations—and I did have some good “mama alone time” (hello, uninterrupted sleep!). But I don’t feel refreshed.
More than anything, I feel…aware.
Read MoreTurns out a rotting pumpkin can look normal for a pretty long time. (Hence, why I hadn’t been too bothered to remove them until recently). But a rotting pumpkin does not feel normal. When you touch a not-so-fresh pumpkin, it’s squishy and soft—somehow at risk of both exploding and imploding at the same time.
Read MoreNow, I’ve talked before about how my creative practice doesn’t always meet my expectations, and that there’s beauty to be found—and creativity to be expressed—in the daily happenings of our lives. But, if you are interested in getting started with a more traditional creative practice, consider these tips…
Read MoreToo often, our own overly critical voice stops us from sharing not only what we’ve made or done…but worse, it stops us from sharing who we are with others. And that is a tragedy.
Because we need each other.
Read MoreVital behaviors are the simple actions that, if I do them every day, will lead to positive results. It’s a simple concept, and I’m sure I’ve heard it said a million other ways before. But for some reason, hearing it in this way, at this time, and from these inspiring women has really helped me chip away at some limiting beliefs that have held me back in many areas of my life.
So, I’ve been applying this concept to other areas of my life, too. Grab a journal (or a spread sheet!) and work through these questions with me. I’d love to know if you find them helpful and clarifying.
Read MoreBut finishing things is hard! Distraction and discouragement can quickly derail us from our ultimate aim. But there are things we can do to set ourselves up for a successful, strong finish. I’m definitely keeping these in mind as I return to this playful project!
Here are a few tips for finishing strong:
Read MoreI’ve got options, it seems. Honestly, I think my creative energy just wouldn’t take “no” for an answer.
The urge to create is persistent, relentless…some might say restless. Even when resources are scarce, or when circumstances are less than ideal, it seems to always find a way.
Why is that?
Read MoreA floral family portrait is a painting (or collection of paintings) featuring flowers that represent each member of a family. The flowers might be connected to each person’s birth month, or just flowers that seem to fit his or her personality.
Read MoreBut how can we intentionally and practically craft our lives into works of art? There’s so much we could dive into (and I would like to explore more themes in the future!). As a place to start, I want to offer a few traits that I think most artists have in common...traits that when we (artist or otherwise) apply them to our own lives, we can begin to see as an artist sees.
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