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There are no rules other than allowing your words, doodles, drawings, thoughts, and anything that needs expressing to flow onto the page. You don't have to share it. It is your safe place to let go. The surprising benefit is how it helps you shift into more creative spaces in your mind, body, and heart. All you need is a notebook and a pen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66929c00b95d9744c49e1e4f/af343046-1878-458f-902c-057199d30062/IMG_2331.jpeg Blog - 8 Ideas To Dip Your Toes In the Creative Waters - PAINT There are so many ways to paint - how do I count the ways? Paint anything. Walls, furniture, canvas, paper, wood - you get the picture. Paint with anything you have and explore all the possibilities. Once you start painting, you won’t want to stop. 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