WyndSprite
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My Tagline:
Mystic-minded
My Interests:
Meditation, Angels, Afterlife, Music, Gardening, Current events, Art, Environment, Holistic living, Health, Pets, Dreams, Astrology, Decorating! I love to make things look prettier. Candles!
My Favorite Books, Authors, Musicians, Movies, Preachers, TV shows, etc:
Celestine Prophecy, A Prayer for Owen Meany, A Woman's Book of Soul, Thoele, Tolle, Cunningham, Rowling, Lillian Too, Alan Watts
Who Inspires Me:
My Mother, who just passed away five months ago. I miss her so much. My sons and my cats. Of course, my husband! And those who sacrifice every day for the betterment of sentient beings.
My favorite spiritual activities:
Meditation, ritual, gardening, creating music, writing.
Who I'm praying for:
Obama!
What is your current spiritual mood?:
Mindful
What's your spiritual type?:
Undefinable - These labels (and most labels) don't work for me.
About Me
I am married with two kids, three cats. I'm a musician. Writing prose, gardening, and the metaphysical realm are all interests, as well as metaphysics. I often feel alone in my interests and cannot talk with many people about them, so this is an opportunity to speak with like-minded folk.
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The word 'therapy' conjures up images of a lot of talking. But verbal communication is not the only way to uncover hidden emotions. Art Therapy, which uses the arts to trigger emotional healing, is an alternative way to handle a stressful time. Using a wide variety of art materials, including paints, clay and batik, individuals can create a visual representation of their feelings. As you begin to experiment with this method, you will find that the act of creating triggers long-buried emotions and allows for a very special kind of self-healing.
Healing is the only goal of art therapy, it is more concerned with the process than the result. Anyone, regardless of level of artistic experience, can benefit from its healing effects. When you were a child you didn't think you were an "artist" yet you still picked up those crayons and paints. The experience of handling the art materials coupled with the effort to follow one's creative vision slowly allows you to unwind and release pent-up fears and hidden stores of happiness. It has also been found to reduce stress when made a regular part of your schedule.
While you are working on your art, try to remain as focused on the process as possible. Peaceful background music and pretty surroundings can add to the total experience. After you have finished, examine what you have created. What colors and shapes have you chosen? What are some of the symbols in your work? Does your project have a theme? Tracking the motifs in your work can help you realize some surprising things about yourself.
Make sure to take some time to appreciate your talent. One of the healing benefits of art therapy is the boost of confidence people get when they realize what they have created. Experimenting with diverse forms of crafts can help add to the feeling of accomplishment. Try charcoals one day and then switch to bright colored paints or invest in some squishy clay and work your feelings through it. Whatever art form you choose, you will feel the therapeutic effects.
http://www.enterthefreudianslip.com/creative-therapies-art-therapy.htm
Thanks for adding me! - November 3, 2008 - 12:24 PM
I look forward to reading more about you :D