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Hello Creative Friend, This week I witnessed the most unexpected and glorious display of contrasting colors (our month's theme for Mindful Art Play) - deep pink and green of a stunning show of water lilies in a creek not far from where I live. Wow! It took my breath away. I just have to share them with you. Aren't they
stunning? There were so many - easily hundreds of them all up and down the creek - it felt richly abundant and such a privilege to witness them! What I realized as I observed them is that equal to the blossoms and wide flat leaves on the surface, there was also a portion of the
plant under the water rooted in the mud. Somewhere under this bold beautiful display was a system of stems and roots reaching down into the darkness, drawing nutrients from the muddy soil below. The beauty visible to me was astonishing. Seeing them, beholding their beauty was a gift. I am still enjoying their color display through my memory as they now live in my mind's eye. The curiosity I feel for what lies beneath the surface stays with me as well. I am drawn to that. It reminds me to look
beyond the visible, past the obvious, and listen deeply. I am reminded to be patient and show compassion. The lesson or message for me is to remember we all have "mud beneath the blooms or bursts of color" of some sort. We may be working hard to produce the sweet "fruit of our labor". We may even have pain, loss, confusion lurking unseen behind the colors visible to the
world. Somehow just knowing that helps me extend more empathy and compassion for myself and others. I found this drawing in my sketchbook. I remember when I drew it - the moment to moment joy of following the lines, just responding to the impulses that arose within me. I am so curious now about this image. What I know is that my images are ahead of me -wow - and I have so much to learn from being with the more than human world. That spending time in nature is the antidote to stress, that something like a flash mob of blossoming lotus can create a wave of compassion within
me for all of those suffering in the world. I can feel a sense of calm, get curious, and pause to send love. I invite you to find something in nature this week that you can connect with and learn from. Just be with it. Notice what stirs within you and how it might help you to move through your day with more ease. Then create an image, let it speak, move, sing to
you. If you decide to try it and you want to share with us, you can do that in our FB group. We always love to witness your process. We'll be offering a new SoulCollage® "Seeking Wisdom" workshop at the end of October featuring Diane Lampitt. In this 3 hour workshop you'll connect with your own inner wisdom through the SoulCollage® process! Join us and engage in a supportive and reflective space with like-minded individuals. We have a few live events happening the rest of this month and we hope you'll join us for something! Tomorrow is our next
Expressive Arts Discovery! This is a guided expressive arts workshop for self-discovery; helping you connect with your intuition through guided meditation, artmaking, writing and more. If you can't make if for Expressive Arts Discovery we will have Online Open Studio the next day (Tuesday) from 1-4pm. On Monday, September 29th, we have our next Mindful Art Play Live session! These are monthly live sessions for all Mindful Art Play members. We had such a fun time at the last one and I'm looking forward to creating with you all again! If you aren't yet a member, you can still join!
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Thank you for being a part of our community. We hope to see you in the circle soon. May we all encircle the world with love, Tamara, Kathleen & the Expressive Arts Florida
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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 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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Gather together with Kathleen online and work on a creative project. Learn more here!
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This is more than a continuing education training—it’s an immersive, soul-nourishing experience designed for therapists who are ready to connect with the healing power of imagination, creativity, and presence. 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
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Featured Self-Study Course |
Expressive Arts Intention Setting A beginning is an opening for surprises. Beginnings are new horizons that want to be seen. What is the new horizon in you that wants to be seen?
~ John O’Donohue We always have the option to begin, again. Connect with yourself in this guided self-study course where you'll discover, create, craft, and work with an intention that will act as your personal inner compass. *No previous art experience necessary |
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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