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We got rain! The ground was so thirsty. Our pond is extremely low. We are in drought conditions, which is not unusual this time of year but it is clearly time for the rains to start soon. When we do get some rain (I mean downpour) life awakens outside. In the yard, where
I am still in the process of preparing and planting, there are so many little tiny plants and flowers that are just waiting dormant for the rains to come. This morning I woke up and went outside to be greeted by these cheerful flowers that popped up overnight! By the pond, some precious yellow buds appeared. Someone asked me what soil amendments I would add before planting. I am learning what those need to be. It helps me consider what amendments I need to make the soil of my life richer, so I can grow, blossom, thrive. What do you need in your life soil? What is waiting to
pop up for you when the rains come? Is your creative spirit thirsty for a fresh rain shower? What form does that take for your creative practice? A fun new art material? A new process? Time set aside at the beginning or end of the day? I invite you to consider what nutrients your creative practice needs and then try something that you think might help it
grow. From Kathleen: Tamara asks us to consider what amendments I need to make the soil of my life richer, so I can grow, blossom, and thrive. Sitting with this question this morning, here is what arrived: Immersing myself in a place of wild, authentic, unpolished beauty, and a culture that seems to live close to the land and close to the heart, I experience an inner imperative to live a simpler, more authentic life. As I pick up and examine ancient, exquisitely colored stones
from the shore I ask myself 'what are the gifts that I have to offer in this time of later life?' When I consider how each stone has been shaped by land and sea, I wonder: 'How has my life history shaped me and crystallized into this 'now period' ? How do I live from my essence and share in the world through my expressive arts practice? Travel, and immersion in lands and ways of life that are different from my own, gift me with the space and time to "loosen the soil of my life" and to unearth the gems of my own history in the light of today. A little time each morning with my journal, reflecting
through art, writing, and photography, is a treasured and fruitful part of my routine, and I will continue this practice when I step back into the flow of my 'daily life'. My next steps are emerging, not so much through problem-solving or decision-making, but through a slow ripening, like a fruit that has been well nourished through tending its soil. I look forward to sharing when the fruit is ripe and ready, and I am immensely grateful. - Kathleen, Ikaria,
Greece (Thank you Ira Progoff for the concepts of 'the 'now period' and 'loosening the soil'.) If you would
like to share, you can do that in our private Facebook group. Our next SoulCollage® workshop; SoulCollage® and the Summer Solstice led by Diane Lampitt, is the same week on Friday, June 6th following In Person Open Studio. As the days grow longer and the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, the Summer Solstice invites us into a powerful moment of stillness and possibility. In this
workshop, we'll pause and reflect on what no longer serves us and plant seeds of renewal and new life that are best aligned with our inner truth. Enjoy just one or give yourself the gift of a full day of creative expression! Online Open Studio will return on Tuesday, June 10th after Kathleen returns from her trip in Europe! To see a schedule of all upcoming events, courses and workshops visit our calendar of events here. |
We hope to see you in the circle soon. With gratitude, Tamara, Kathleen & the Expressive Arts Florida Team |
Follow your creative thread through guided meditation, artmaking, writing, moving and witnessing in this 90 minute workshop. Learn more here!
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Join us on the Summer Solstice for a soul-nourishing retreat to let go, realign, and welcome renewal! We'll tap into our inner wisdom through meditation, collage and writing. No experience necessary. **This workshop follows In Person Open Studio—make it a full day of creative self-care if you feel called! Learn more here!
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Join us for In Person Open Studio and work on a creative project! We have basic art supplies, tea and light snacks. 1031 S. Euclid Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237 Room 9 Learn more here!
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Join Kathleen and our wonderful online creative community to connect and engage, explore, and witness. Learn more here!
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See all our upcoming offerings here! All Self-Study Courses contain detailed, yet approachable instructions, videos, and meditations facilitated by Kathleen & Tamara. The imagery and guidance from this work can assist you, whether dipping your
toes into expressive arts or seeking a deeper connection. *All courses come with lifetime access so you can refer back to them at any time! *No previous art experience
is necessary! |
Featured Self-Study Course |
Creative Wisdom: Introductory Training in Expressive Arts What if you could start incorporating expressive arts into your personal and professional life right now? All while learning from the comfort of your home on your own time? In this 8 week self-study training you will learn a basic overview and understanding of the field of expressive arts and how to use key expressive arts practices in your work. Whether you are a counselor, educator, healthcare professional, spiritual director, coach, artist or someone who is simply interested in this field, we invite you to join us in this 8 week self-study introductory training in expressive arts. - Certificate of completion for 16 hours of Expressive Arts training
- 16 CEU’s for LMHC, LCSW or LMFT
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Tamara is accepting new clients in Florida seeking therapy services and support using expressive arts to heal and grow. Using her years of creative practice and a compassionate approach, she is able to help clients access their inner strengths and
create the change they most want in their lives. To inquire about services, you can go HERE, call/text 941-444-9585 or email tknappcounseling@gmail.com |
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