I believe I express my creative side at work naturally. I have fun with my students and I can help many of them feel comfortable and confident.
I also volunteer a few times a week and I lead a meditation for those who want to join. I am also volunteering to teach yoga.
My business has been on the back burner for the last year due to the volatile life situation I’m currently in, but my passion is to surve others! So, I hope to ignite the flame of creativity into my business which I starte...
I believe I express my creative side at work naturally. I have fun with my students and I can help many of them feel comfortable and confident.
I also volunteer a few times a week and I lead a meditation for those who want to join. I am also volunteering to teach yoga.
My business has been on the back burner for the last year due to the volatile life situation I’m currently in, but my passion is to surve others! So, I hope to ignite the flame of creativity into my business which I started 5 years ago. Core Peace is an outreach organization devoted to mindfulness meditation awareness and yoga for a balanced life.
I’m excited to reopen and by research grants I hope to help more scientific research to support and prove the health benefits behind mindfulness meditation awareness.
Thanks for today’s question! I hope it infuses me with the motivation to allow the creativity to flow!
A good friend recently mentioned that I needed to start infusing our home with more Joy. When I considered this, I saw she was right, that although this place is very beautiful, it has indeed lacked the energy of Joy. We are slowly emerging from a very difficult decade, and Struggle has been far more constant a visitor than Joy.
Thus, my creativity at the moment is being expressed in finding ways to decorate in Joy. I have found items at Habitat ReStore, and shopgoodwill.com, which makes me...
A good friend recently mentioned that I needed to start infusing our home with more Joy. When I considered this, I saw she was right, that although this place is very beautiful, it has indeed lacked the energy of Joy. We are slowly emerging from a very difficult decade, and Struggle has been far more constant a visitor than Joy.
Thus, my creativity at the moment is being expressed in finding ways to decorate in Joy. I have found items at Habitat ReStore, and shopgoodwill.com, which makes me more joyful through reusing. And I found some adorable pieces on Etsy to support someone else’s creativity, too!
Aine,
I love this idea! This is exactly what I’m looking to do! My three boys have gone through a very hard last year with a divorce and it’s not even over yet! 12 months and more to come. I hope that the light is shining brighter and brighter for all of us! My ex included. I’m trying to drop the bag of resentment, hurt, anger, and all of the emotions that come with a divorce.
I know I can’t push the feelings away, but I can try to start to change my attitude. I believe that time has...
Aine,
I love this idea! This is exactly what I’m looking to do! My three boys have gone through a very hard last year with a divorce and it’s not even over yet! 12 months and more to come. I hope that the light is shining brighter and brighter for all of us! My ex included. I’m trying to drop the bag of resentment, hurt, anger, and all of the emotions that come with a divorce.
I know I can’t push the feelings away, but I can try to start to change my attitude. I believe that time has come!
So how? How to bring joy in when there is so much still happening?
Any tips you have are greatly appreciated!
Happy joy!
Antoinette, I understand. Kudos to you for wanting to drop the heavy load and replace it with a lighter backpack! This past year has been quite trying and painful for me as well, and moving on sounds mighty good!
In all honesty, when my friend said this to me, it hit me how much I had lost contact with Joy and with what brings a smile to my face. Considering that question alone was very therapeutic.
I actually tried Googling Joy and Joyful and other terms to see what ideas are out there...
Antoinette, I understand. Kudos to you for wanting to drop the heavy load and replace it with a lighter backpack! This past year has been quite trying and painful for me as well, and moving on sounds mighty good!
In all honesty, when my friend said this to me, it hit me how much I had lost contact with Joy and with what brings a smile to my face. Considering that question alone was very therapeutic.
I actually tried Googling Joy and Joyful and other terms to see what ideas are out there. There were a few blogs, but what came out most were things like light, beauty, flowers, birds, butterflies, and whatever brings a sweet smile to your face. Keeping things clean and clutter free were also mentioned, and I realized I do enjoy a good vacuum stripe in the carpet. Lol
For me, I wanted to go with beautiful items AND fun items. I love animals and have three rescued dogs, one rescued cat, and a flock of happy free range chickens, so naturally I wound up with some whimsical animal pieces, including a 1950’s taxi with a llama sticking out the window and some black kitty prints that look like our cat (when he’s awake…) They made me smile! I also love flowers, wild birds, and dragons, and I picked up some of these items via resale.
The core idea is to have fun rediscovering what makes you and your boys smile. That would be an awesome positive exercise. Have each person come up with ideas, you decide on a budget, then maybe you all make a trip to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore nearest you. Or poke around shopgoodwill.com looking for auctions. Then have fun shopping!
Another idea I posted in the lounge to Diane re planting bulbs, if you like flowers. I love having something to look forward to during winter!
I intend to write a partially fictional autobiography in which I mythologize my life. God-willing, it will involve an account of my life as a spirit before I descended into the body; a prophecy given to my mother by an angel of the LORD before my birth; some embellished accounts and mystical interpretations of events; and maybe some stories about the future.
For years it was through poetry and essays, but I no longer write these days except for my journal. I try to be creative in my gratitude, my prayer, my plant-based diet and lately my interpretation of Mark’s Gospel (I am taking a class). I am trying to shatter old, harmful concepts of “God” and trying to trust the new God that arises.
Right now I feel my creativity is reflected in a solution based approach to problem solving at work. So little time and so much to do means being crafty and clever with time management and alsoinspiring and motivating others to be their best.
Through all aspects of life. My clothes, the day I have planned for myself/friends/dogs. The advice I give. Through my Instagram page dedicated to spirituality. Through my little Lunamagicae shop. Through the dishes I decide to cook myself. So so many ways.
I am in a “creative” profession that, however, does not give me most joy. I feel freer to express my creativity when on my own, organising my space, cooking a meal, writing or knitting.
Palm ,
Wonderful that you do so many creative things. I stated knitting a few years ago! I’m not good at it at all but it’s relaxing.
Almost all Norwegians are amazing at knitting! It’s something the learn at age 5!
I grew up in the USA and it isn’t as common. Or at least not where I went to school!
Antoinette, I learned the basics of knitting with the nuns in primary school, I can't remember at what age (it's amazing how early the Norwegians start!), and took to knitting again recently through a charity project at my doctor's waiting rooms. I thought I had forgot but, once I asked the ladies at reception, I realized I could still do it and, as you say, I found it so relaxing... I also find it is a great way to connect with other ladies and I am planning to join a knitting group at a church...
Antoinette, I learned the basics of knitting with the nuns in primary school, I can’t remember at what age (it’s amazing how early the Norwegians start!), and took to knitting again recently through a charity project at my doctor’s waiting rooms. I thought I had forgot but, once I asked the ladies at reception, I realized I could still do it and, as you say, I found it so relaxing… I also find it is a great way to connect with other ladies and I am planning to join a knitting group at a church near me. I am glad I could connect with you as well, it doesn’t matter if we are not so good at it haha!
Just reading the comments about knitting and feeling inspired. I love doing a pattern e.g. lace, then watching the design emerge, row by row….
I express my creativity through the design and free content of my website of mindfulness exercises, https://mindfulnessexercises.com
I believe I express my creative side at work naturally. I have fun with my students and I can help many of them feel comfortable and confident.
I also volunteer a few times a week and I lead a meditation for those who want to join. I am also volunteering to teach yoga.
My business has been on the back burner for the last year due to the volatile life situation I’m currently in, but my passion is to surve others! So, I hope to ignite the flame of creativity into my business which I starte...
I believe I express my creative side at work naturally. I have fun with my students and I can help many of them feel comfortable and confident.
I also volunteer a few times a week and I lead a meditation for those who want to join. I am also volunteering to teach yoga.
My business has been on the back burner for the last year due to the volatile life situation I’m currently in, but my passion is to surve others! So, I hope to ignite the flame of creativity into my business which I started 5 years ago. Core Peace is an outreach organization devoted to mindfulness meditation awareness and yoga for a balanced life.
I’m excited to reopen and by research grants I hope to help more scientific research to support and prove the health benefits behind mindfulness meditation awareness.
Thanks for today’s question! I hope it infuses me with the motivation to allow the creativity to flow!
Many wishes Antoinette, may all your new experiences be well and give joy to your life.
A good friend recently mentioned that I needed to start infusing our home with more Joy. When I considered this, I saw she was right, that although this place is very beautiful, it has indeed lacked the energy of Joy. We are slowly emerging from a very difficult decade, and Struggle has been far more constant a visitor than Joy.
Thus, my creativity at the moment is being expressed in finding ways to decorate in Joy. I have found items at Habitat ReStore, and shopgoodwill.com, which makes me...
A good friend recently mentioned that I needed to start infusing our home with more Joy. When I considered this, I saw she was right, that although this place is very beautiful, it has indeed lacked the energy of Joy. We are slowly emerging from a very difficult decade, and Struggle has been far more constant a visitor than Joy.
Thus, my creativity at the moment is being expressed in finding ways to decorate in Joy. I have found items at Habitat ReStore, and shopgoodwill.com, which makes me more joyful through reusing. And I found some adorable pieces on Etsy to support someone else’s creativity, too!
Aine,
I love this idea! This is exactly what I’m looking to do! My three boys have gone through a very hard last year with a divorce and it’s not even over yet! 12 months and more to come. I hope that the light is shining brighter and brighter for all of us! My ex included. I’m trying to drop the bag of resentment, hurt, anger, and all of the emotions that come with a divorce.
I know I can’t push the feelings away, but I can try to start to change my attitude. I believe that time has...
Aine,
I love this idea! This is exactly what I’m looking to do! My three boys have gone through a very hard last year with a divorce and it’s not even over yet! 12 months and more to come. I hope that the light is shining brighter and brighter for all of us! My ex included. I’m trying to drop the bag of resentment, hurt, anger, and all of the emotions that come with a divorce.
I know I can’t push the feelings away, but I can try to start to change my attitude. I believe that time has come!
So how? How to bring joy in when there is so much still happening?
Any tips you have are greatly appreciated!
Happy joy!
Antoinette, I understand. Kudos to you for wanting to drop the heavy load and replace it with a lighter backpack! This past year has been quite trying and painful for me as well, and moving on sounds mighty good!
In all honesty, when my friend said this to me, it hit me how much I had lost contact with Joy and with what brings a smile to my face. Considering that question alone was very therapeutic.
I actually tried Googling Joy and Joyful and other terms to see what ideas are out there...
Antoinette, I understand. Kudos to you for wanting to drop the heavy load and replace it with a lighter backpack! This past year has been quite trying and painful for me as well, and moving on sounds mighty good!
In all honesty, when my friend said this to me, it hit me how much I had lost contact with Joy and with what brings a smile to my face. Considering that question alone was very therapeutic.
I actually tried Googling Joy and Joyful and other terms to see what ideas are out there. There were a few blogs, but what came out most were things like light, beauty, flowers, birds, butterflies, and whatever brings a sweet smile to your face. Keeping things clean and clutter free were also mentioned, and I realized I do enjoy a good vacuum stripe in the carpet. Lol
For me, I wanted to go with beautiful items AND fun items. I love animals and have three rescued dogs, one rescued cat, and a flock of happy free range chickens, so naturally I wound up with some whimsical animal pieces, including a 1950’s taxi with a llama sticking out the window and some black kitty prints that look like our cat (when he’s awake…) They made me smile! I also love flowers, wild birds, and dragons, and I picked up some of these items via resale.
The core idea is to have fun rediscovering what makes you and your boys smile. That would be an awesome positive exercise. Have each person come up with ideas, you decide on a budget, then maybe you all make a trip to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore nearest you. Or poke around shopgoodwill.com looking for auctions. Then have fun shopping!
Another idea I posted in the lounge to Diane re planting bulbs, if you like flowers. I love having something to look forward to during winter!
May the Joy abound in your life!
I intend to write a partially fictional autobiography in which I mythologize my life. God-willing, it will involve an account of my life as a spirit before I descended into the body; a prophecy given to my mother by an angel of the LORD before my birth; some embellished accounts and mystical interpretations of events; and maybe some stories about the future.
I express my creativity through how I live my daily life. Thru the calligraphy I do.
For years it was through poetry and essays, but I no longer write these days except for my journal. I try to be creative in my gratitude, my prayer, my plant-based diet and lately my interpretation of Mark’s Gospel (I am taking a class). I am trying to shatter old, harmful concepts of “God” and trying to trust the new God that arises.
Right now I feel my creativity is reflected in a solution based approach to problem solving at work. So little time and so much to do means being crafty and clever with time management and alsoinspiring and motivating others to be their best.
with my heart. with my mind’s eye. with my emotions. with my sadness. with my joy. with my humbleness. I create from within.
Through all aspects of life. My clothes, the day I have planned for myself/friends/dogs. The advice I give. Through my Instagram page dedicated to spirituality. Through my little Lunamagicae shop. Through the dishes I decide to cook myself. So so many ways.
I am in a “creative” profession that, however, does not give me most joy. I feel freer to express my creativity when on my own, organising my space, cooking a meal, writing or knitting.
Palm ,
Wonderful that you do so many creative things. I stated knitting a few years ago! I’m not good at it at all but it’s relaxing.
Almost all Norwegians are amazing at knitting! It’s something the learn at age 5!
I grew up in the USA and it isn’t as common. Or at least not where I went to school!
Antoinette, I learned the basics of knitting with the nuns in primary school, I can't remember at what age (it's amazing how early the Norwegians start!), and took to knitting again recently through a charity project at my doctor's waiting rooms. I thought I had forgot but, once I asked the ladies at reception, I realized I could still do it and, as you say, I found it so relaxing... I also find it is a great way to connect with other ladies and I am planning to join a knitting group at a church...
Antoinette, I learned the basics of knitting with the nuns in primary school, I can’t remember at what age (it’s amazing how early the Norwegians start!), and took to knitting again recently through a charity project at my doctor’s waiting rooms. I thought I had forgot but, once I asked the ladies at reception, I realized I could still do it and, as you say, I found it so relaxing… I also find it is a great way to connect with other ladies and I am planning to join a knitting group at a church near me. I am glad I could connect with you as well, it doesn’t matter if we are not so good at it haha!
I express my creativity with words and photography.
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