The post reflects on finding hope amid life's challenges. It contrasts glimmers, moments of joy and support, with triggers that evoke negative emotions. Emphasizing the importance of recognizing these glimmers, the author encourages resilience and gratitude in difficult times.
The Aspiring Artist’s Journey
Is Journaling a Waste of Time? My Journaling Journey: Part three
Journaling can be seen as a waste of time due to pressing life events, perceived lack of benefits, or uncertainty in how to start. However, meaningful reflection and clearer priorities can improve decision-making and personal growth through journaling practices.
My Journaling Journey: Part Two
Journaling My Way: A Creative Practice Before I get to Therapeutic Journaling and Visual Journaling I want to discuss how I journal because it is a very personal process; no one should tell you how to journal. And no one method is right; just like our values are personal to us. Elvis Presley said: Values … Continue reading My Journaling Journey: Part Two
Work in Progress – life as an artist.
The author reflects on their recent life transition from South Africa to Scotland, emphasizing the importance of embracing being a "work in progress." They discuss procrastination, social media's impact on creativity, and the ongoing journey of personal growth and artistic endeavors.
My Journaling Journey, Overview: Part One
The author shares their personal journey with journaling, exploring its significance in self-discovery, growth, and reflection. Various styles and types are mentioned, emphasizing journaling's therapeutic benefits.
Individuation
The author reflects on individuation, defining it as the journey of becoming a distinct individual while remaining interconnected. This process, influenced by childhood experiences, involves emotional and psychological growth, aided by tools like journaling and art, fostering self-awareness.
Review and Renew
I am taking the time to let my followers know that I am fine. I know that when people I follow just stop blogging I often wonder "did they get sick?" or worse "did they die?" Well I maybe stating the obvious but I have taken a break from blogging. My last blog was in … Continue reading Review and Renew
On My Morning Walk
WalkingMy morning walkConstitutionalMy emotions And bodyEngaging in And absorbing The gifts of earth and skyButterflies emergingDelicately flittingOn streams of airFeathers scatteredRandomly dropping From no where In flight. Fish breakThe water's surface Water ploppingSplashingIn responseI am grateful A few years ago I used share my poetry on Saturdays. I want to get back into that habit. … Continue reading On My Morning Walk
My Artist’s Journey
At last my little art studio is ready for use, after almost three years. August 2021 was the last time I worked on a body of art. The day I finished the work, Butterfly dance, Derek was free to immigrate. How symbolic! We had been waiting for everything to align. And soon we were working … Continue reading My Artist’s Journey
The Black Cloak
We all feel some type of anger at certain times. Some of us suppress it and smile, pretending nothing is wrong; some of us are passive aggressive, feeling sour or bitter and quietly acting out at the right (wrong) time; some of us rage and regret it afterwards, some of us mutter things about karma, … Continue reading The Black Cloak
Morag Noffke 