Comments on: Join the 5 for 5 Self-Care Challenge https://mindfulartstudio.com/join-the-5-for-5-self-care-challenge/ Art journaling, watercolor tutorials, and adult art classes Mon, 31 Aug 2015 02:26:08 +0000 hourly 1 By: 5 Ways To Make Self Care A Priority - The Art of Better https://mindfulartstudio.com/join-the-5-for-5-self-care-challenge/#comment-9932 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 02:26:08 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3813#comment-9932 […] Join the 5 for 5 Self-Care Challenge […]

]]> By: Tanny https://mindfulartstudio.com/join-the-5-for-5-self-care-challenge/#comment-9578 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 22:19:41 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3813#comment-9578 I love this challenge. I have been struggling, especially recently, with self care. I haven’t been able to comment on days one and two because I was doing those things without access to the internet, or much any technology. I was on a 4 1/2 day hike into the Sawtooth Wilderness. I definitely got my exercise in and was in awe of all the natural beauty that surrounded me. I try to do yoga every morning or some sort of little workout to get me going and I know even just a little bit of exercise is good for my body. I used to journal regularly, but haven’t for awhile, so I will start again with so many things changing in my life right now. Thanks for the inspiration!

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/join-the-5-for-5-self-care-challenge/#comment-9548 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 14:44:05 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3813#comment-9548 In reply to Mary Ellen.

HI Mary Ellen:

Welcome to Mindful Art Studio! It warms my heart to read your comments. Fresh air sounds amazing. I belonged to a creative writing group years ago that met weekly. Some folks were working on a novel, while others, like me, were just looking to explore another creative outlet. I was always amazed by what came out of these little prompts – so much more authentic feeling than when I sat down and tried to write something “important.” For the woman writing a novel, and had no problem tackling that huge “important” task, I was amazed at how much those short exercises helped her too.

So I’m curious, what are you working on?

I hope you hang around for the rest of the week and more. There’s lots of different creativity exercises on the blog, and I’d love to hear about what else you’d like to see here.
Creatively Yours,
Amy

]]> By: Mary Ellen https://mindfulartstudio.com/join-the-5-for-5-self-care-challenge/#comment-9547 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 14:37:48 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3813#comment-9547 I just discovered your challenge and I am thrilled with the writing prompts! I’ve been stuck, unable to move forward and dragged down by long and complicated schemes. Your five minute prompts feel like fresh air.

]]> By: Dale https://mindfulartstudio.com/join-the-5-for-5-self-care-challenge/#comment-9475 Tue, 04 Aug 2015 05:04:16 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3813#comment-9475 Looking for beauty everyday. What a wonderful idea and it really got my day going in an uplifting way. I looked out my window and could see the wind dancing wildly with the trees. I listened and heard the to and fro. I thought that was beautiful and that really had me in the moment and feeling connected.
From my windy perch I hear
The scrubbing swish of lofty leaves
Roiling waves of tiny veined hands
Picking up the sunlight now
Shadow then
Sashaying wildly one moment
Still the next
I let my heart feel this wildness before me
My ears open to its cues
My eyes taking it in
My mind resting in wonder
I join the dance

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/join-the-5-for-5-self-care-challenge/#comment-9432 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 15:23:04 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3813#comment-9432 In reply to Marina Strauss.

HI Marina:

I always love it when you drop by! Such a great reminder about finding beauty right where we are. Thank you for that.

Cheers,

Amy

]]> By: Marina Strauss https://mindfulartstudio.com/join-the-5-for-5-self-care-challenge/#comment-9431 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 15:18:57 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3813#comment-9431 Going for a walk, breathing mindfully, being present as I eat, chanting are some of my self care practices. I am enjoying the invitation to slow down and take pictures. I challenged myself to find beauty right in my house, where I am to remind myself that that’s where happiness lies: in the present, within ourselves.

]]> By: Tessa Wyatt https://mindfulartstudio.com/join-the-5-for-5-self-care-challenge/#comment-9418 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 13:11:43 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3813#comment-9418 as I walked to work this morning the sun was shining and I took the time to take in the light and shadow on the buildings rather than walk purposefully wishing it was last week when I was inFrance

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/join-the-5-for-5-self-care-challenge/#comment-9368 Fri, 31 Jul 2015 20:20:28 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3813#comment-9368 In reply to Lanie.

HI Lanie:

First of all, I keep forgetting to tell you that I love your name. I had a super cool camp counselor named Lanie. We exchanged a few letters after camp and she had the most beautiful handwriting – I would trace it over and try to emulate it! I’m sure you have beautiful handwriting too. 😉

Sister Simone is pretty amazing, isn’t she? When I tagged her in the post on Twitter, she was gracious enough to read the post and tweet back. She noted that all the things I outline in her spiritual practice – being connected to others and a higher power – are things she takes “for granted.” I get the sense that most things she does come “from the heart.” Thanks for your comment. Can’t wait to hear about your experience in the Self-Care Challenge and the creativity webinar.
Creatively Yours,
Amy

]]> By: Lanie https://mindfulartstudio.com/join-the-5-for-5-self-care-challenge/#comment-9367 Fri, 31 Jul 2015 19:20:43 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3813#comment-9367 Love this blog and the Rumi quote too! It is amazing how fueling giving can be when it is done from the heart rather than part of a to-do list. Really excited about your contest and upcoming Finding Creative Freedom:)

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