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Tag Archives: Being Present
The Cha-Cha of Confidence
You may have noticed I haven’t written much about sketching, or watercolor, or art supplies lately. Instead, I seem to be fixated on writing about how to best use one’s time for the most pleasant result at the end of … Continue reading
Posted in 3- Magic: Art Epiphanies, Musings on Life
Tagged Being Present, Community, Creative Habit, Inspiration, Looking, Perseverance, Writing Habit
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Your lists may be stopping you
There’s one sure-fire way to take yourself out of this beautiful present moment: Make a List. With the most innocent of intentions, many of us start the day by sitting down with a fresh piece of paper, jotting down the … Continue reading
Aloft with Inspiration 