Haiku March 24, 2013 Rain Hike

Rainy day nature

Sharp wind blows umbrella up!

Peaceful, creek babbles.

Art Prescription:  Even on a grey, windy, rainy, cold, day, I need to get out and convene with nature! Nature walking in the rain is actually quiet soothing. Droplets pitter-patter your umbrella, everything smells fresh, and the sounds of water running downstream is musical.

Purple Wildflower Meadow

Haiku March 21, 2013 Gentleness

Gentleness of spring

Warmth and care like summer breeze

Share it with people.

Art Prescription:  A day at my nursing job always reminds me of how much I have to be thankful for! Knowing there are many things I cannot change, my hope is to deliver a moment of kindness and warmth. What do you want to be remembered for? What brings you pride and serenity?

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Haiku March 20, 2013 Huntress Owl

A night-time huntress.

A riot of wildflowers.

The owl glides silent.

Art Prescription:  The magical unexpected sighting of an owl on my morning walk stayed with me all day. Usually nocturnal, this time of year owls are doing a bit of extra hunting for their brood. Owls have long been thought of as a symbol for wisdom. The Native American practice of Animal Medicine says Owl may be asking you to go deep within and know your own truths.

Riot of Wildflowers

Haiku March 15, 2013 Sunshine

And always the sun

Bright light, fills house with warm glow

Still cold March morning.

Art Prescription:  I love the sun pouring through my windows in the morning.

This is a start of a new painting done with watercolor and salt. I love this effect, thought I’d share. Stay tuned for next step.

Sometimes if you can’t think of what to paint, try laying down your favorite colors (add plenty of pigment), allowing them to mix and run and blend. Sprinkle salt while still wet and wait for magic to happen as it dries.

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Haiku March 14, 2013 Energy Field

Like dye in water

Contagious emotions

Trickle through people.

Art Prescription:  Are you aware of the energy you give off? Ever witnessed something like:   the boss comes into work in a bad mood, she shares it, then later that energy is passed on to an unsuspecting person, who then leaves work and on the ride home has road rage…the recipient carries that agitation onward, yells at her cat, the cat takes a swipe at the dog, the dog decides to chew a hole in the husband’s brand new sneakers, the husband comes home to tell about his swell day to a disgruntled crew…and everyone goes to bed grumpy!! Rewind…What if at first pass that negative energy could be re-routed?

How do you “shake it off”, “turn the other cheek”, “re-frame”, and “let the buck stop there?”

I write haiku!! and paint!! Creativity is an excellent channel for stress, and increases good chemicals in your brain for positive emotions.

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