My dream last night was so beautiful, I can still feel it now hours later - the way the wind and sky left their impression. I was standing on a grassy hill overlooking a sea of colors, the water was reflecting oranges and pinks from the sunset and in the distance were mountains and a … Continue reading Dancing in Front of Sunsets
Author: lilienhelene
Healthy Brain, Heart and Spirit
I started using watercolors to paint mandalas recently and am getting pretty good with the paintbrush. I really enjoy painting, I think more than using pencils! I still love colored pencils and sketching, but there's something different and more "alive" feeling in my art when I paint. I'm using a book I found when I … Continue reading Healthy Brain, Heart and Spirit
Progress
I am making a lot of progress in many areas of my life. So much is deeply changing for me - the way I want to live my life. Double rainbow at sunset Aug. 30, 2021 The way I am focusing. The way I am moving forward. The way I am spending my time, enjoying … Continue reading Progress
Mandala Meditation
While there is so much chaos in the world right now, I'm grateful for the peace, luxury and simplicity of my life, for the time I have to be at home alone to create and be with my dogs. I have so much to be grateful for... I make my breakfast, have tea, light an … Continue reading Mandala Meditation
How Deep is Your Happiness?
I've been struggling lately with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. It's been bothering me, no matter what my morning routine is to get my day off to a good start, somehow I feel empty later. I haven't had the words to express myself and I always think - it's best to just keep sharing joyful … Continue reading How Deep is Your Happiness?
Elderberry Syrup
Yesterday I made my first batch of Elderberry syrup this year. I've been making it the past 3 summers now. It's funny because when I moved here and saw the tree in my yard, I didn't even know it was Elderberry. I'd posted a picture once saying the little white budding flowers looked like Dippin' … Continue reading Elderberry Syrup
Art Activity
Just to experiment, I wanted to try out this feature ^ maybe it'll help me decide on the next activity's theme. Even if you think you can't draw, what would you want to be able to draw? I made a simple step by step document for families to do together on walks. (Images used from … Continue reading Art Activity
Beauty in Darkness
Two days ago, I set up a table for a canvas beneath an open window looking to the backyard, with an Elder tree branch and dried flowers I've had for months, next to my favorite Fern. The little fairy holding a crystal was given to me by my mom a long time ago, which I … Continue reading Beauty in Darkness
Bursting My Bubble
The only way to be able to work for yourself is to have something people want from you. It takes creativity and dedication to see through the vision, to make it in the real world. It takes learning specific skills that could be useful, believing you have something worth sharing, and staying organized. My life … Continue reading Bursting My Bubble