My Mascot Of Immaturity
Who let me adult? I can’t adult. As adults, we are under so much pressure in our day to day lives to ‘Adult Correctly’. We pay bills, engage in social graces, clean…
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Non-Dominant Perfectionist
This is not the first time I’ve touched on the need to let go of perfectionism in art and daily life, and it certainly won’t be the last. There is such a…
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Treat Yo Self – Journal Prompt
I am going to pretend that I’m Oprah in the ’00s for a moment. No, I’m not going to emulate a mega-rich & powerful-middle-aged-black-woman. Instead, I’m going to praise the importance and…
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Personal Fact & Fiction
Perceptions are powerful. They are a representation of who we claim to be and how others see us. But they are not necessarily true. Some live their entire lives as an illusion,…
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Sticks & Bones
“Get over it, they’re just words.” “If you let words have power over you, you’re not strong enough.” “Rise above what they’re saying” Yeah right. I don’t care who you are or…
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The Feeling Body
Here’s a simple, yet complicated question: When you are feeling feels, where do you feel them? No, really. When an emotion hits, if you really think about it, where on your body…
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Creative Journal Prompt: Switch, Change, and Rearrange
I’m doubtful that I have ever met anyone who isn’t troubled by sadness, anger, or regret over an event or events in their past. Be it heartbreak, childhood trauma, family issues, divorce,…
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The Quest For Artistic Perfection in Creative Journaling
My view of art is purely conceptual. The value of artistic expression is not found in beauty or technique, but in the message behind it. In the thousands of pieces I’ve been…
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Are You Ready for 2015?
As 2014 draws to a close, I find myself looking forward to the year ahead. 2014 was an amazing year for me, kicking off with a bang, and then slowing a bit…
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Intro to Journaling: FREE E-Book!
You can write your way through anything. That’s what I believe. That’s why Vivid & Brave’s program is built on the foundation of daily, focused journaling to face obstacles, excuses, and resistance…
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