| I'm heading to the American Art Therapy Conference | | | | may mean letting go of how things "should be" or |
| in Dallas this week and will have time to taste all the | | | | letting go of doing things "right". When you do so, |
| art making goodies and learn lots of new tools and | | | | you create a space for new possibilities. |
| techniques to share with you. A few highlights of the | | | | Here's a delicious creative tip to keep your juices |
| trip will be visiting the Art Station to learn more | | | | flowing- 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 taken | | | | need 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 your | | | | you 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 be | | | | yourself to deeply feel and honor what it is you |
| creative, even at times when things appear stuck | | | | needed to express. |
| and overwhelming, there are creative possibilities. This | | | | |