Art Journaling for Self Care

Hello Art friends!

I had such a great time at our last meeting! Thank you to all who were able to attend.

Our experiment at the last event turned out really well, so let’s do it again.

This month, let's explore My Older Wiser Self.

During our class, I will walk us through a guided meditation where we come upon a mirror in the forest, and we are met with our older wiser self. She invites us into her sanctuary and gives us space to express our needs. She listens patiently and then asks what questions brought us to meet her today.

Below are some questions to get you thinking and help you select imagery as you move throughout your day.

• what does her sanctuary look like? Is it an old witch’s cottage, fairy realm under a mushroom, a cloud on Mount Olympus, or something else? 
• this older wiser self is a version of you that has seen everything under the sun, she has loved and been loved, she has hurt and been hurt. What is it like to be in her presence? To sit next to her? What are some things you notice about her? 
• how does she show you that she cares for you? Does she make you a tea, does she offer you pillows, how does she create space for you? 
• she is a wise listener. What are some things you want her to know about where you are in life, what’s going on in your world, what needs you have.
• along with the wise words she shares with you she may give you a gift. A totem, talisman, something to ground you in the wisdom she offers. What is it? 

We will do the art when we meet on Sunday. Maybe you might want to gather some images to add to your work.

What to know about my events:
No art skills are needed for this class - it is open to everyone, regardless of experience or skill level. Each person uses the supplies they have on hand, pen, pencil, watercolor, markers, colored pencils, anything goes. Some people draw, paint, write poetry, or journal. Do what works best for you.

If attendance exceeds 12 participants, I would like to ask for a volunteer cohost. Cohost responsibilities would include monitoring the chat and managing the waiting room.

Hope to see you soon,
Salina
Salina’s Linktree

I will share the zoom link through the messaging on this app, the day of the Meetup.

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