When I discovered art as a spiritual and healing practice, I had no idea how deeply I would delve into my own exploratory journey. Now that I’ve come out on the other side, I see that we reclaim our voices and celebrate the art of living through creativity—whether it’s gardening, cooking, grandchildren, music, mixed media, heartfelt writing, or anything that lights you up.

In this blog, I reflect on the profound lessons revealed as I painted layer upon layer, releasing shame, guilt, anger, and abandonment, breaking down barriers to embrace my innate joy, creativity, and interconnectedness as a spiritual being. I also remember that when one person heals, it creates a ripple effect.

I hope you find something that sparks your inner flame while reading.