Art Therapy - Paint a Prayer

I'm heading to the American Art Therapy Conferencemay mean letting go of how things "should be" or
in Dallas this week and will have time to taste all theletting go of doing things "right". When you do so,
art making goodies and learn lots of new tools andyou create a space for new possibilities.
techniques to share with you. A few highlights of theHere's a delicious creative tip to keep your juices
trip will be visiting the Art Station to learn moreflowing- enjoy!
about Mandalas from instructors trained by Dr.Paint a Prayer
Cornell, as well as an exploratory class at the- Ask spirit to come and be with you.
Arboretum, and of course my own presentation-- Sit in a quite place and allow yourself to feel your
which is so very exciting!heart opening.
I also hope to hear what successes you have been- Invite spirit to speak into your heart what it is you
celebrating, both big and small. If you have takenneed to hear.
time to be creative, said "no" to things that are not- Use watercolors, or other paints, to express what
right for you, allowed yourself time to listen to youryou are feeling and what was spoken to you.
inner voice- all these we celebrate!- Sit with the image you have created and allow
Remember all moments have the potential to beyourself to deeply feel and honor what it is you
creative, even at times when things appear stuckneeded to express.
and overwhelming, there are creative possibilities. This