Calm and Stillness

As I had mentioned from a previous post before, I love the book "The Gifts of Imperfection" from Brene Brown.  I am still taking the e-course slowly.  I don't want to rush through it.  I really want to learn and live a more whole-hearted life.  I just finished the chapter "Cultivating Calm and Stillness".

My first part of the homework is to find a picture that represents calm and stillness.  Personally, I love sky.  I love looking at the clouds, the blue sky and the birds.  The sky is like a canvas.  It changes everyday.  Everyday is a new surprise!  This page serves as a reminder whenever when I feel anxious or stressed, I need to spend more time with nature, looking at critters and have my own quiet time.

This is my first art journal using acrylic as the background.  I really love the different range of blue colors.

My second part of the homework is to do a "Calm Map".  It is a visual guideline for me to stay calm instead of reacting right away.  I chose a Manhattan map.  Manhattan is a fast paced city.  However, the city is in gridlocks -- very organized.  For me, it means no matter how crazy things are, things will fall into places as long as you put things in perspective.

Calm Map

The challenge is to remember to open my art journal whenever I feel stressed or anxious.  Practice! Practice and practice!





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