First of all I would like to thank Jill Allison Bryan from Creative Oasis Coaching. www.creativeoasiscoaching.com.
In her last newsletter she inspired me to write this blog, in a way that I could give myself permission for it to be good enough and have the courage to do that. I am pretty busy at the moment, not too overwhelmed (articles coming about that soon) and wanted to write at least something that was short but ok, so here goes.
I have just received the Visual Journalling - Going Deeper than Words, Barbara Ganim & Susan Fox and have started a 6 week 'road trip' with this and wow, already. I have been journalling for some time in different ways and this is the next stage for me. I have much to say and my timer tells me I have 10 minutes left.
Quote from the book - "Traditional methods of prayer and meditation have been elusive for me in the past ... For me; painting in my meditation. It is my gift from Spirit, a tool to help me as I journey down all the roadways in this life ... toward the joyful discovery of who I am really am." - Jeanne Prom.
I feel that this resonates with me. I am not a writer, a painter, a sculpture, an artist but we are all absolutely creative in many ways. My creativity I believe is through my passions of occupational therapy, creativity coaching and soon counselling, supporting others to connect to who they are, give themselves permission to be and soar. I do this more and more through creativity, creativity coaching and narrative.
I have been exploring myself more many, many years for lots of reasons. In latter years to get to play with creative modalities. Just love, in heaven for me. I am so curious and intrigued what this road trip will reveal.
I wondered if you noticed anything in the quote that sparked a thought for you. How would it feel to write about it, draw it, create symbols or not and just notice how you feel.
A writing prompt if you wish ...
If I was planning for a road trip, what 3 things would I take and why. Have fun.
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Yay! Tickled pink to have inspired you to write and post this! Way cool.
Hmmm...fun prompt too. Three things that I would take on a road trip:
- Loads of great music to listen to - because in my work when I'm writing, brainstorming and coaching I don't get to listen to music (singing the words which I can't help get in the way!)
- Perhaps a permission slip to go off the beaten path at least once during my trip in hopes of discovering an entirely new and unexpected experience.
- Lots of water and healthy snacks to balance out the inevitable "fun" road trip food that I would indulge in sooner or later. :)
All the best from my creative oasis to yours Liz,
Jill
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