Healing Expressions

04/07/2026

APRIL ART BLESSING! I always look forward to sharing my monthly giveaways. This month’s art blessing four, large, ribbon accented inspirational bookmarks and three glass soul stones! Just “like” this post If you would like to be included in the drawing. On April 30 I look forward to drawing a name from FB and Instagram and finding out who I will send this offering to! Creative Blessings!

Congrats to MARY ELLEN ELIAS winner of last month’s blessing. Please message me with mailing address to get your gift on its way!

04/05/2026

Stopping by to share a few memories from the month of March. Had some beautiful time away to celebrate birthdays and creativity with grandchildren. Been continuing to explore hospitality with guests at the property and steps have begun to prepare the lower level for Healing Expression retreats down the road. Made some beautiful memories with family, dinner and Easter egg hunts. I am continuing to sort through and arrange spaces that inspire me in the new studio and preparing pieces to add to my Etsy store. My heart remains deeply invested in my healing journey work with courageous clients. Focusing on letting life lead and flow where it’s taking us. Grateful for the beginnings of dreams and plans for a place of respite and creative rest from all that is heavy in the world. Dear Ones…take good care.❤️

03/09/2026

Sunday art session in the studio. I’ve been collecting some new imagery and inspiration, and finally sat among it all at my art table. It’s been quite some time since I’ve created a new mini artwork. It was meaningful to play again! This piece is awaiting a new home in my Etsy store❤️

03/07/2026

03/01/2026

MARCH ART BLESSING! I always look forward to sharing my monthly giveaways. This month’s art blessing is an inspirational greeting card, vintage key, heart charm and a glass pendant! Just “like” this post If you would like to be included in the drawing. On March 31 I look forward to drawing a name from FB and Instagram and finding out who I will send this offering to! Creative Blessings!

Congrats to CARA RENEE WOLF winner of last month’s blessing. Please message me with mailing address to get your gift on its way!

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02/28/2026

Each week, in my capacity as a Story Informed Therapeutic Mentor, I am honored to sit across from clients who are braving the examination of their stories. To guide these precious souls through the journey to understanding and healing from trauma is such meaningful work.

Often there are layers of pain and tears that are brought into the room. It is a tender and sacred space. What always amazes me are the many expressions of music, art and creativity that clients spontaneously bring in. In an effort to try to give expression to experiences that are hard to find words for, or to find comfort and release for their emotions, music and art give voice for those trying to "tell the story". This piece was shared with me and I found it deeply beautiful.

Consider closing your eyes dear one and see what emotions stir in your heart as you listen.....

Directed by Tom Shea (http://tomfoxshea.com)Director of Photography Michael Means (http://meanstoalens.com)Edited by Tom Shea & Michael Means"Saturn" is from...

02/22/2026

A little peak into the sites and sounds of the week. Enjoying opening time and space for hospitality up here at our place. Feeling hopeful dreams and ideas beginning to bubble up around creating and sharing restful refuge in the months to come. Playing with some vintage healing pendants on rainy/snowy studio days!

02/21/2026

Reflecting on the beautiful experience I had once again at the "The Writers Advance" Retreat last November. It seems so much happened at the end of the year when my Mom passed. Feels like I am slowly catching up to myself and where I was in time and space before the world shifted in her absence. I am always so grateful for this annual experience to rest and creatively connect to what moves and inspires me. Such a lovely, kind and supportive community as we all invite the words that desire to find their way to the page. Thank you Marc for the thoughtful space you provide!

https://marcalanschelske.com/writersadvance/

02/15/2026

Playing with healing pendant art this evening🦋 These pieces are now available in my Etsy store until they find a new home! Creative blessings!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/HealingExpressions?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=5181391

02/10/2026

I am slowly finding my way back into my art studio. The last three years of transition…selling and moving to an apartment, packing again then RV downsizing and storage unit while building our home, til finally unpacking and settling in… has had me feeling far away from fresh creativity as most of my artsy things were boxed away. Priorities were readjusted for the season of caretaking for those I love. As life has brought recent changes, I can feel the creative space whispering once again for me to come back and play. No expectations or pressure but a gentle call to inhabit the artist in me, explore and let art care for my own heart.

For now, I thought I would highlight art featured in my Etsy store. For the rest of February everything in my store will be 20% off. I will be adding the direct links to those items pictured here in the comment section! As always, I am so grateful for all those who have found my work supportive and meaningful over the years.

You may find these pieces and more hopeful art and gifts at my Valentine 20% off sale, through the end of February, here:

Healingexpressions.etsy.com

02/02/2026

FEBRUARY ART BLESSING! I always look forward to sharing my monthly giveaways. This month’s art blessing is an inspirational greeting card, a glass soul stone and a glass pendant! Just “like” this post If you would like to be included in the drawing. On Feb 28 I look forward to drawing a name from FB and Instagram and finding out who I will send this offering to! Creative Blessings!

Congrats to SHARY NICHOLS OSTERHOUDT winner of last month’s blessing. Please message me with mailing address to get your gift on its way!

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02/02/2026

A few refections on making space for grief. I lost my Mother unexpectently to an illness in December. In so many ways it still feels unreal and disorienting. Each morning and at the close of the day, I still open the door to her room in our home and whisper “ I love and miss you Mom”. I leave a small lamp on. I know these rituals will shift and change over time as the grieving process makes its way through my heart, but for now I am letting it be what it needs to be. Grief and loss have their own healing timetable. It can’t be rushed or the pain avoided. We have to give ourselves time for it to makes its way through.

I love this photo of her as I imagine the place of freedom her heart and soul are moving in now. I find myself revisiting the layers and memories of our relationship and family story. A mother is an impactful and deeply profound life force. Her loss brings a seismic internal shift and ushers in a new season of life…whether we were prepared or not.

For those of you walking your own journey through loss, be kind and patient with your heart. There is no generic map. There is no wrong way to feel. Sometimes grief may even be complicated. The length of and expression of your loss is yours alone. Take good care of you. Healing blessings to you dear one.