We're so used to popping a pill whenever we feel sick, sad, or tired. While these medicines do help in strengthening the body, believers of wholistic healing also believe that we should also 'treat' the spirit. And one of the best ways to do this is through creative therapy. … [Read more...] about What is creative therapy?
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How to feel more creative in your every day life
When we are feeling creative, our ideas come more naturally and we see opportunities at every turn. But when our creativity is blocked we feel like we're trudging through every step. So how do we get out of a creative rut and stimulate the creative process? … [Read more...] about How to feel more creative in your every day life
How to deal with an “ugly” art journal page
One of the best things about art journaling is that you can completely let go—write whatever you feel, draw whatever you want, and even hide all of that under a layer of paint over it if you really wanted to. There are no rules, standards, or criticism. Except the ones we impose on ourselves. We are our worst critics, and this is most true when we stare at an 'ugly' art … [Read more...] about How to deal with an “ugly” art journal page
Starting an art journal? Basic tools
Art journaling is a powerful tool for self-reflection and stress-relief—and it's amazingly easy to do. You can paint, draw, scribble, paste anything and everything you want on a page. There are no rules, no limitations, just you and a blank page and total freedom to play. Technically all you need for art journaling is a pen, a crayon, and paper. Of course, it's fun to have … [Read more...] about Starting an art journal? Basic tools
Art journaling: a tool for insight
I've kept a journal my whole life, but sometimes the words fell short. I was too angry, too tired, too confused to 'explain' myself, and unconsciously, I'd edit my entries—grammar, logic, the stuff they teach you in third grade composition. Sometimes I'd toss my journal away in frustration. How could I say what words couldn't say? That's when a discovered art journaling. Art … [Read more...] about Art journaling: a tool for insight