111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 8: An Artistic Representation of Spirituality Fueled by nourishment of what grounds us and surrounds us We grow – vivid in color and rich with beauty Our petals reach in varying directions As we stretch towards new destinations and goals We’re rootedContinue reading “Day 8 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
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Day 7 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 7: The Five Reasons I Enjoy Watching ABC’s Revenge! In Day 2’s post, I wrote about how television drama series can inspire me on a creative level. They keep my artistic juices flowing and my creativity engaged. Less than a dozen TV dramas madeContinue reading “Day 7 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Day 6 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 6: A NOTABLE SPIRIT A spirit tattered and worn Bruised by self-inflicted wounds It floats and falls The wind hissing through the torn flaps A single note soaring with ease Rising and falling in rhythm with friends It blends and spins The windContinue reading “Day 6 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Day 5 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression DAY FIVE: Creativity Prompt Using your preferred medium (writing, sculpting, painting, music composition, etc.), create a piece of art that represents your definition of spirituality. I’ll post mine on Monday. Happy creating! **I am an Artistic Spirit! For most of my life I’ve usedContinue reading “Day 5 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Day 4 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression DAY FOUR: I Wish My Foray into Acting Had Been Longer “Have you ever considered pursuing this as a career?” my acting instructor asked. I shook my head in response but let the idea linger. “I’m a singer,” I reminded myself. “That’s my dream.” Yet,Continue reading “Day 4 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Day 3 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression I am an Artistic Spirit! For most of my life I’ve used the creative arts as a source of spiritual exploration and healing, even though I didn’t always do so consciously. Sometimes I was the instrument creating the art and other times I was onContinue reading “Day 3 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Day 2 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression I am an Artistic Spirit! For most of my life I’ve used the creative arts as a source of spiritual exploration and healing, even though I didn’t always do so consciously. Sometimes I was the instrument creating the art and other times I was onContinue reading “Day 2 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Day 1 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression I am an Artistic Spirit! For most of my life I’ve used the creative arts as a source of spiritual exploration and healing, even though I didn’t always do so consciously. Sometimes I was the instrument creating the art and other times I was onContinue reading “Day 1 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression This pledge is not intended to promote any specific religious affiliation. Starting October 13th and lasting until January 31, 2015, I hereby pledge to foster spiritual reflection through artistic exploration. Each daily post will feature any of the following: How the creative arts helped meContinue reading “111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Following My Dreams into an Artistic Career
…once I pinpoint what they are exactly! BACKSTORY In all my time as a mentor to teenagers, I spouted the idea of believing in yourself and following your dreams. That’s wonderful advice which would be even more valuable if I took my own insights to heart. I have many “dreams” and coordinating skills but haveContinue reading “Following My Dreams into an Artistic Career”
Kelly Deeny 