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Journaling is an incredible tool to use during tou

Journaling is an incredible tool to use during tough times. It's also a great tool to use to increase creativity. Stream-of-consciousness journaling, or "dump" journaling, is a great way to get out all the mental and emotional "noise" so you can get some clarity.

All you do is set a timer and write anything and everything that comes to mind. And when nothing comes to mind you write that "nothing is coming to mind" until something comes to mind. You can Shred your writing afterward if you don't want anyone to see it, but it's a very effective exercise.

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This image is in my story today, but I wanted to s

This image is in my story today, but I wanted to share a thought along with it. A few months ago I turned 49 and I asked myself these questions:

What do I want to experience during this last year in my 40s? How do I want to close out this decade?

One answer was quite clear. A pageant. One last pageant. Really the only unfinished business I have in this arena is with the crown. When I won in 2011 I had really just started to heal. And although I could wear my sash proudly, I couldn't wear my crown. I felt like a huge fraud, as well as many other negative things. I no longer feel that way.

I have approached this experience differently from the moment I officially entered. I'm not worried about the fact that I'm not as thin or fit as I once was. I'm not worried about if I fit some mold, or look a certain way, or whether I have accomplished "worthy" pursuits that "qualify" me as a queen. There is no anxiety and there is no expectation. I am having the experience I always wanted, and I'm having it by choice. Feels like a great way to wrap up this very long (and amazing) journey with pageants.

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I've been doing these themed shoots lately. I have

I've been doing these themed shoots lately. I have 3 from this shoot that are my favorite images. This is one of them (2 yet to post). Self-portraits are challenging, but fun. It's a fairly recent outlet for me creatively, but I've got lots of fun shoots planned for the year.

I'm still coming down off the film festival this past weekend and kind of re-defining my goals. Things have always been very expansive for me creatively, but I feel a narrowing of focus lately and that's actually exciting to me. It's going to be a fun and interesting year, I think!

#plans #goals #redefining #focus #selfportrait #selfportraitphotography #photographer #photography #creativelifehappylife #creativeportrait #creativephotography #fineartphotography #feminine #softgirlaesthetic #romanticcore #romanticfeel #girly

Noticing the beauty around you can not only help y

Noticing the beauty around you can not only help you look for the good in life, but it may also help elevate the senses, which can offer a boost to the spirit during tough times. What beauty do you see around you today?

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I spent the last few days at a film festival. One

I spent the last few days at a film festival. One of my music videos screened there. I kind of ended up there by surprise and was introduced to the world of filmmaking unexpectedly. But Wow. And the people. So great.

It was amazing to witness so many individuals who all want to help each other build something. I'm not sure I've seen that so vividly in any other field. It was really cool to be a part of it.

#filmfestival #collaboration #greatweekend #macrophotography #flowerphotography #photographer

Exercising creativity is a multi-sensory process.

Exercising creativity is a multi-sensory process. The cool thing is, not only do you get to move emotion and meaning out of you through the senses, but you also get to receive through the senses as you work. Do you know what you have personally received through the creative process?

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Managing the mind is an important part of staying

Managing the mind is an important part of staying strong in tough times. Negative thought patterns can make tough times tougher. We always have a choice when it comes to our thinking. It takes self-awareness and courage to recognize that changes are necessary, but mindset affects everything, so it's worth it to be honest with ourselves. Do you know what you're thinking?

#mindsetmatters #toolsfortoughtimes #selfreflection #selfcare #selfhelp #thoughts #thoughtoftheday #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #positivethinking #photographer

This is a piece of artwork I created when taking a

This is a piece of artwork I created when taking a class on creating fashion figures with watercolor. I really enjoyed the class and the process. I like how working with watercolor and drawing quickly teaches you to let go of control and allow things to unfold naturally. Experimenting with art helps you discover things about yourself you may not have known. If you're struggling to let go of something, try experimenting with watercolor paints 🙂

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#toolsfortoughtimes

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