The author wishes everyone celebrating Easter a blessed day and expresses a desire for quiet reflection. They shared a visual journal painting and a YouTube video featuring a poem about finding glimmers in life during chaotic times.
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Glimmers
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.
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.
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.
Naked Cocoa with Nutmeg
The author shares their favorite drink, Naked Cocoa with Nutmeg, highlighting its health benefits, comforting nature, and personal significance.
Joy: A Shift to the Familiar
Dance and Sing with Joy Joy A Shift to the Familiar Joy joyJoy can be a choiceOf looking for the good and beautifulOf being gratefulFor all that I already haveThe fields and flowersThe clothes on my backThe food I ha to eatJoy joyJoy can be sheer delightA gift from an unexpected personOr an old friend … Continue reading Joy: A Shift to the Familiar
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
Morag Noffke 