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    Create a Living Canvas – Art Journaling Entry

    While some things in our lives we CANNOT control, some things we can. Often we can determine the outcome of something. For example . . . the principle of planting, is that you will reap what you sow. You plant and put in the hard work, you’ll usually always get a good harvest. The principal of giving is that you give, it will come back around to you. Our lives can be a blank canvas and often we can choose to ‘create’ a canvas that is full of color and joy. So often it’s a choice. Even with the things we can’t control, we still have a choice in how…

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    Joy

    Joy . . . sometimes it comes easy and other times, not so much. In today’s world, there are a lot of voices, noise, chaos, differences, and more. Many of us are hunkered down due to a pandemic. Maybe you aren’t feeling very joyful about what’s taking place. When I am having moments where joy isn’t on the forefront, there are a couple of practices that always seem to help bring joy. Focus on gratitude – make a list (either in your head, on paper or in an art journal). It helps you to look outside your circumstances. Unplug and enjoy nature. It brings a lot of peace and joy…

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    Be Devoted to Love

    I’m not sure I’ve seen a more needed time to ‘be devoted to love.’ During these unprecedented times, we all need love! It’s hard sometimes when I see sad, horrible things taking place. There is a lot of emotion for all of us. But I do desire to ‘be devoted to love’ over differences, over opinions, or political stances, sorrow and more. Love crosses all boundaries and always wins. Supplies Used: Handmade Paper . . . more HERE. Dina Wakley Acrylic Heavy Body Paint (Magenta) Dina Wakley Washi Tape Dina Wakley Gloss Spray (Lime) Dina Wakley Gesso Tim Holtz Distress Crayon (White Picket Fence) Stamp Punchinella Search me, God, and…