The content reflects on the therapeutic practice of visual journaling as a means of navigating emotional turmoil. The author emphasizes the importance of expressing feelings through unplanned art, likening it to a form of prayer. Drawing serves as a response to overwhelming negativity, fostering hope and reviving creativity. Through this meditative process, the author advocates for kindness and positive values in contrast to darkness.
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The Sun Rises Out of the Dark
"Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark.” – Rabindranath Tagore It is easy to feel weighed down by personal problems or world events but what I know I need to do is turn my face towards the light when the dawn is still dark. Here is my letter-poem … Continue reading The Sun Rises Out of the Dark
The Scream
The content explores the impact of suppressed emotions on individuals, particularly addressing the inner child's struggle to express feelings due to societal expectations. It discusses personal experiences of alexithymia, trauma, and the journey toward emotional expression through art and writing.
The Aspiring Artist’s Journey – Sketches
… fostering your creativity ... This is part of a series where I will display my various sketches from my journal. It is in response to people who have expressed a desire to become more creative in visual arts. We all have that seed of creativity planted in us and all we have to do … Continue reading The Aspiring Artist’s Journey – Sketches