Past E-Notes

Hello Expressive Friends,

I know you are enjoying these lazy dazy summer days. And a good time to be lazy is mid-afternoon. A power nap of 20 minutes improves thinking and strengthens the heart. I also find it helpful to sprinkle the day with creative breaks that include visual arts, gardening, pleasure reading, birding, and walking. When I return to the work schedule, I come back with fresh eyes and new insights. You might try working in two hour intervals with 15 breaks and watch your enjoyment and attitude soar.

To escape the heat, use the time to clean up and clear out. I have been doing this for the past three weeks and find it creative and energizing. Now I have several bags of books, electronic equipment, and household items to pass on. Since I love parties and get-togethers, I decided to invite others to also take part in a “Great Give Away Party.” We will all meet on Saturday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. for a potluck dinner and to offer our give-aways. After the Great Give Away, everything left over can be donated to charity. There will also be a time to share about the environment and I’ll report on the No Outlying Landing Field campaign. For details, see the calendar below.

As an expressive arts counselor, I use the arts, including humor, to help you work through difficult times and to enrich your life. I also offer monthly workshops at Health Touch in Durham. On Friday, Aug. 17 and I present “Watercolor for Emotional Healing.” In May, I presented this workshop in Rock Hill, SC and 25 participants had a wonderful time exploring the healing power of color through improvisational humor and color baths. They also used big brushes and the wash method to experience their healing colors. No special artistic talent is necessary for my workshops. See the registration details below.

In June, I vacationed in Colorado and New Mexico. I enjoyed mountain climbing, camping out on the Colorado River, Santa Fe museums, and the wonderful New Mexican food. My husband Micheal and I also camped out on our wilderness land near Magdalena, NM . This year we got our well dug and are now are planning to build an adobe cottage. This is an exciting time for us. Email me about your adventures and explorations at Ruth@ArtsCanHeal.com.

Happy lazy daises,
Ruth Hamilton