Comments on: 5 for 5 Self-Care Challenge: Finding Beauty https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-for-5-self-care-challenge-finding-beauty/ Art journaling, watercolor tutorials, and adult art classes Thu, 06 Aug 2015 02:07:17 +0000 hourly 1 By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-for-5-self-care-challenge-finding-beauty/#comment-9595 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 02:07:17 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3834#comment-9595 In reply to Dima.

HI Dima:

A difficult night indeed. I’m sorry to hear about your recent struggles, but so encouraged to know that this has helped you find some beauty and gratitude. Thanks for all you are offering here and many peaceful days to you.

Cheers,

Amy

]]> By: Dima https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-for-5-self-care-challenge-finding-beauty/#comment-9592 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 01:34:54 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3834#comment-9592 Hi everyone,
I started the day feeling exhausted after a difficult night – nightmare, anxiety, and then after falling back asleep, a sick dog.
The morning was ‘ruff’ – my dog was having some muscular, seizure-like episode. I videotaped her and showed that to the vet. Consulted with vet and fortunately no more symptoms.
In the afternoon I took the dog to visit one of her friends who works at the Pet food store. She got lots of treats and cuddles. I enjoyed watching her – that is one of my favourite ‘beauty’ moments. She provides constant reminders to me to take life as it comes and enjoy all the friends who cross my path.
The walk was good and it was my first anxiety free moment in almost 2 weeks. I feel grateful for that.

]]> By: Jenn https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-for-5-self-care-challenge-finding-beauty/#comment-9574 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 22:05:19 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3834#comment-9574 I know I’m late on this one, but I missed the first e-mail because your newsletters were going to my junk mail. =( I really like this post. A day or two ago I had to change my screen background, because I accidentally set it to something that definitely shouldn’t have been a background, and I discovered a theme pack on Windows of all of these beautiful natural footpaths. I know it’s not the same as being outside, but it has actually already made a difference in my day to day. I’m finding myself closing stuff on my computer just so I can look at my background instead of Facebook and other distractions.

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-for-5-self-care-challenge-finding-beauty/#comment-9557 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 15:11:05 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3834#comment-9557 In reply to Lynne Percival.

Thank YOU Lynne – because without you, I’m just sitting here talking to myself listening to crickets!
Amy

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-for-5-self-care-challenge-finding-beauty/#comment-9556 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 15:09:44 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3834#comment-9556 In reply to Hillary Shidfar.

Hi Hilary:

What a lovely picture you paint of your experience in that special room. I felt that I was there with you. This is what is amazing about this blog – you all take me on your journey with you. Thank you for that.

Amy

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-for-5-self-care-challenge-finding-beauty/#comment-9555 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 15:08:25 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3834#comment-9555 In reply to Lynda Shoup.

Lynda:

I love that you used the word, “Ack.” Haha. Amazing how soothing art can be, isn’t it?

Amy

]]> By: Lynda Shoup https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-for-5-self-care-challenge-finding-beauty/#comment-9514 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 00:05:10 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3834#comment-9514 Ack! I forgot to post yesterday and let you know that I’m self caring. Yesterday I worked in my art journal. Today the results are up on my blog. I find it so soothing to add paint to the page. It makes the world fade away for a few moments.

]]> By: Lynne Percival https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-for-5-self-care-challenge-finding-beauty/#comment-9502 Tue, 04 Aug 2015 19:44:31 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3834#comment-9502 In reply to Amy Johnson Maricle.

Thanks for the info, Amy!
Also, thanks for the challenge…it was just what I needed at this time. I look forward to the rest of the challenge!

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-for-5-self-care-challenge-finding-beauty/#comment-9499 Tue, 04 Aug 2015 18:58:35 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3834#comment-9499 In reply to Lynne Percival.

HI Lynne:

I love that you guys bogeyed down together – what a great vision. I did this recently to a great CAKE song, Short Skirt, Long Jacket. The whole family got in on it, it was hilarious. I’m so glad that you all got a chance to feel the joy of movement today!

Also, to comment on any particular blog post, click where it says “Comments” right under the title. That took me a minute to figure out too!
Thanks for sharing it with us,

Amy

]]> By: Lynne Percival https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-for-5-self-care-challenge-finding-beauty/#comment-9495 Tue, 04 Aug 2015 17:28:22 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3834#comment-9495 I didn’t find a place to comment for Day 2 challenge (I’m sure I was navigating incorrectly),but came back here were it was familiar ;).
Exercise is really a challenge for me. I am unable to afford a membership to a “club.” Living in Texas my best excuse is that it is TOO HOT.
Today, I am spending time with my “Grandtoddler.” While reading the challenge, I,clicked on the YouTube video…my Grand toddler got a smile opened his eyes wide and started moving to the tune.
“WHY NOT!!” So I joined in…we ran the song thru twice and then I sat on
the floor while my Grandson continued to play.
I love music and what a great way for us older folks to move more!! I intend to incorporate music into self care regime more often!!

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