Wack-a-doodle Art
Oh Dear Lord! I wasn’t going to share this story but it’s a good example of Therapeutic Zen Journaling when we ‘let go’ and just create for fun. This is not about a stunning piece of artwork either (LOL); so here it goes.
I’ve been doing a lot of computer work lately trying to get my class brochure ready, getting it matched to my website, getting my course curriculums in order, new journal posts, blah-blah.… I’m good at this stuff, but that doesn’t mean I like, right? So after a day or two of just desk time, I made myself sit and just create something to ‘shake’ it off. When I do this, I just grab whatever art supplies are on my table. I opened my journal page, decided on turquoise & pink paint (my favs) and just smooshed it around the page. I grabbed a glue stick, found some purple tissue and a square of pink. I didn’t like the nice clean edges on the square so I just tore out a strange shape. I glued these down randomly and called it a day. Nothing earth shattering, right?
At 3am, when I was supposed to be sleeping, I awoke from a dream about kites. The kites were not scary, put there was a lot of them. Why would I dream about kites for goodness sake? I’m not even sure I liked kites as a kid but I thought about my ‘wack-a-doodle’ journal page and mildly amused myself, just bc I called it ‘wack-a-doodle’ journaling at 3am and that would not be a great brochure marketing name! Who would sign up for a class like that?!
At a more decent 9am, I googled, ‘dreams about many kites’ and almost fell off my art stool. Yes, I understand that it could mean a sense of freedom and symbolize that I have to take control of my own life to start doing what I want….I’ve checked all that off my list recently. I read on…. Kite signs means I need to invest more in myself, love myself more and believe in my potential…. Ok, I’m listening. It signifies that your perseverance towards your goal will pay off sooner or later. Ok but I have rent to pay so it needs to be soon…. “Spiritually, it suggests soaring aims, aspirations and goals with my positive and persistent attitude will surely pay off. My dedication and hard work will help me succeed.” Alrighty then! I looked down at goofy journal page and added a ‘tail’ to my pink square. I guess I knew it all along. Back to the desk I go!
HeART Connection Classes
I’m offering a Therapeutic Zen Journaling class and the sign up is on the HeART Connections page. You register and I’ll get the tea started!
From my heart to yours,
