Comments on: Self-Care Challenge Day 2: Writing It Out https://mindfulartstudio.com/writing-for-self-care/ Art journaling, watercolor tutorials, and adult art classes Tue, 13 Nov 2018 17:59:44 +0000 hourly 1 By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/writing-for-self-care/#comment-20629 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 17:59:44 +0000 http://foxboroarttherapy.com/?p=1267#comment-20629 In reply to Judy Frisk.

Judy –

YOUR WATERCOLORS ARE BEAUTIFUL! WOW! I just love what you are doing, both in process and in product. Thanks so much for sharing about your process. I know it will help others.
Cheers,
Amy

]]> By: Judy Frisk https://mindfulartstudio.com/writing-for-self-care/#comment-20627 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 03:33:52 +0000 http://foxboroarttherapy.com/?p=1267#comment-20627 I do write a journal entry each morning – I’ve kept a journal on and off throughout my life. In 2002 I began writing the stream of consciousness ‘morning pages’ style. Certain recurring themes (dysfunctional family issues) became obvious to me and caused me to seek therapy for about a year. I also began a visual journal to draw through those issues. All of that led me to begin practicing Mindfulness meditation. But it was an 8-week Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy workshop that successfully ended the anxiety I was still experiencing. So. Finally… in resolving these issues, the role of my morning journaling has changed! It’s less involved in working through issues, more positive and more focused on maintaining habits of self care, and finding a process of creativity that feels thoroughly authentic.

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/writing-for-self-care/#comment-2616 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 18:22:32 +0000 http://foxboroarttherapy.com/?p=1267#comment-2616 In reply to karin.

HI Karin:

Wow – I love that! It reminds me of what Teresa said about feelings being like cockroaches, once you can see them, they tend to disappear. The sting is gone. That’s so great.

Thanks for sharing!

Amy

]]> By: karin https://mindfulartstudio.com/writing-for-self-care/#comment-2613 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 16:46:28 +0000 http://foxboroarttherapy.com/?p=1267#comment-2613 i wrote about some recent disturbing dream imagery. underlining the most potent words became a fascinating analytic tool. imagery no longer disturbing, now instead a subconscious message without sting to ponder….

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/writing-for-self-care/#comment-2602 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 11:44:32 +0000 http://foxboroarttherapy.com/?p=1267#comment-2602 In reply to Andrea Monreal Castillo.

Andy – HA! This is so great. We are spreading the self-care revolution to Mexico! I love that you felt empowered and then empowered them. Thank you for sharing that!
Amy

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/writing-for-self-care/#comment-2601 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 11:43:51 +0000 http://foxboroarttherapy.com/?p=1267#comment-2601 In reply to Jodi Hickenlooper.

Jodi:

Wow – a five year journal! It’s impressive to me when people set such long-term objectives for themselves. I would agree that watching your answers evolve over that time would be fascinating!

All the Best,
Amy

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/writing-for-self-care/#comment-2599 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 11:41:28 +0000 http://foxboroarttherapy.com/?p=1267#comment-2599 In reply to Joanna.

Joanna:

I have always felt that taking small risks is one of the most important things we do in life. It’s part of what makes us feel alive. What you did was so exciting. Thanks for sharing it with us. I love the idea too.

Amy

]]> By: Joanna https://mindfulartstudio.com/writing-for-self-care/#comment-2583 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 02:54:17 +0000 http://foxboroarttherapy.com/?p=1267#comment-2583 I’ve never kept a journal and although I recognize the potential benefits, am very hesitant to write down my feelings. Today I took a baby step and made lists of things in my life currently that bring me down and things that pick me up.

]]> By: Jodi Hickenlooper https://mindfulartstudio.com/writing-for-self-care/#comment-2581 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 02:27:39 +0000 http://foxboroarttherapy.com/?p=1267#comment-2581 Amy, thanks for the push to slow down a little and take care of ourselves! A couple months ago I started a 5 year journal – everyday I write on one prompt (365 in all) and the idea is to go through and answer the same prompts again for the next 5 years – I can’t wait to watch how my life evolves over time. Some days I write way beyond the prompt and some days it’s short and sweet. I find it a great way to process at the end of the day.

]]> By: Andrea Monreal Castillo https://mindfulartstudio.com/writing-for-self-care/#comment-2580 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 01:57:00 +0000 http://foxboroarttherapy.com/?p=1267#comment-2580 In reply to Amy Johnson Maricle.

My meeting was awesome, the best part was that I share with all the team what I did and how it helped me and we all took 5 minutes to do the same thing!!!!!! Thanks for help me to help my team!!!!

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