111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 13: An Autumn Dance in the Leaves Surrounded by fall remnants and aided by a chilled breeze, Two toddlers play in Autumn’s leaves Their laughter lightens my load Their smiles brighten my day Their imaginative spirits inspire mine And remind me we’reContinue reading “Day 13 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
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Day 12 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 12: CREATIVITY PROMPT (Scenic View) Using the photo above as artistic inspiration, create a piece of art (writing, sculpting, painting, music composition, etc.) through a medium that you haven’t tried in a while. For instance, last week I made a necklace. This week, I’llContinue reading “Day 12 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Day 10 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 10: In the Moment Standing with my arms outstretched and my head tilted back, I relish each drop of rain. They kiss my eyelids as gently as a mother would and slide down my cheek until they reach my lips – without theContinue reading “Day 10 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Day 8 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
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”
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 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”
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”
The 2014 Philadelphia Writers’ Conference Did Not Disappoint
Writers, like their fellow artists, tend to spend a large majority of their time absorbed in the creation of their art. As pivotal as that may be, we also close ourselves in with only a laptop or notebook for companionship. We become immersed in our own stories that we don’t always take the time toContinue reading “The 2014 Philadelphia Writers’ Conference Did Not Disappoint”
Kelly Deeny 