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.
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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.
The Wild Wilderness
The content reflects on Hagar's story from Genesis, exploring themes of rejection, identity, and transformation. It urges readers to confront and embrace their own neglected parts, fostering self-love and acceptance through personal challenges and rediscovery of self-worth.
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
Summary of November
November was a little different for me: to recap you might recall that I joined a month of writing (called nanawrimo). I found it to be most edifying and uplifting in several ways. Firstly it inspired me to reflect back on the stories I had written in the past 30 years, to celebrate what I … Continue reading Summary of November
My little bit of heaven.
A self-reflection.Trained in cartography, wanted to be a fine Artist, toyed with psychology, Trained as a counselor, wanted to be a Hairdresser, toyed with herbalism, Trained in homemaking, wanted to be a landscape artist, toyed with floristry, Trained in communication, wanted to be a storyteller, toyed with mysticism. Oh wait I already do all these … Continue reading My little bit of heaven.
Autumn Foraging
I moved to Scotland one year and one month ago and so this is my second autumn. Autumn in Scotland last year, being my first autumn in the northern hemisphere, was truly magical. This year I have honestly been quite busy but not distracted. The "magic" has been quite different. While last year I was … Continue reading Autumn Foraging
My Fictitious Little Shop of Delights.
If you were going to open up a shop, what would you sell? In my little shop you would find whatever delighted you because, you see my dear friend, at the threshold of my door stands Empathy, Discernment and Intuition. In a magical moment matter materializes into whatever you are searching for as they quickly … Continue reading My Fictitious Little Shop of Delights.
Elderberries and Apples
What's your #1 priority tomorrow? Tomorrow is fruit day for me. My priority is to make elderberries vinegar and also apple sauce from apples given to me by a neighbour. I love contemplating who will get to enjoy my culinary handiwork and if I have an abundance or surplus with whom I might share it. … Continue reading Elderberries and Apples
Morag Noffke 