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Encourage Courage

Do you feel courageous? Courage is all about leaving your comfort zone. I always imagine my comfort zone as a cozy place with nice overstuffed furniture. It’s warm and sunny in there. I have some great books to read, tea to drink and a soft blanket to cuddle into. I can live there – no

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Inner Clutter

The good news: Clutter comes in many forms. The bad news: Clutter comes in many forms. Most of the time, when we hear the word clutter, our minds immediately go to our physical spaces. We may see a vivid image of our basement, our garage, the extra storage under the bed and the overflow on

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The White Space

I am feeling unsure and somewhat frustrated. There is a white space on my painting that should be filled with color. I think. Honestly, I got stuck there – for such a long time – and finally, my perspective shifted, and I understand. 16 years ago, I started on my journey creating and working with

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The Big Squirm

      I am looking at myself in the mirror. That in itself is actually ok, because I find I can look at myself without really seeing myself, if you know what I mean. This time it’s different, though. I am at a workshop and the homework is as follows: Look in the mirror

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