Day 86 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 86: Calling All Artistic Spirits Do you know someone who’s an artistic spirit? This blog isn’t just about my experiences and reflections, it’s also an avenue to connect with and support other artistic spirits. So, if you proudly wear that label or know ofContinue reading “Day 86 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”

Day 53 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 53: Back to the Drawing Board My 9-year-old nephew didn’t believe me when I told him that I can’t draw. So, we sat down with his sketch pad and pencils, and we all drew a unicorn. Here’s his: And here’s mine: After the laughterContinue reading “Day 53 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”

Day 17 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge: Writer/Artist

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 17: Creating art through writing We create. We move. We inspire. We are artists! Through my time participating in writing groups, I’ve noticed that many newbie writers start off with, “I’m not a writer, but…” then proceed in sharing with us material that disapprovesContinue reading “Day 17 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge: Writer/Artist”

Day 16 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression   Day 16: Spreading My Wings   Excitement courses through every nerve Swirling like butterflies in the abdomen The music swells, the crowd applauds Performers exit stage left   Your breath is shallow Your lips parched Your hands shake And your legs are like puddingContinue reading “Day 16 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”