01/26/2026
Today, I went down and in, then up and out, in my art therapy work with my emotions, thoughts and memories about what I have been through with my mental heath lately. There is something about touching my pain through art making that always feels so profoundly healing and nurturing. Today, I painted my feelings and memories out and gave them somewhere to live outside of me. It hurt and it helped. I made altars with goddess oracle cards and special objects that spoke to me.
I listened to music and felt the medicine of the lyrics connect dots in my heart and mind. I felt urgency, catharsis, sadness, grief, anxiety, fear, awe, worry, shame, embarrassment, inspiration, compassion, patience, kindness, excitement, peace and love towards myself and others.
Alchemy happened and hopeful insights quietly arrived. I rested and stitched by the warm fire my dad made and kept going for us.
It was a good day. 🕊️🦋💗