Hi Sweet Souls, 

I'm happy to share a basket of calming goodies for you today. I hope you find them supportive. 

A PAINTING EXPLORATION

Recently, I've been fascinated with the wonderfully mesmerizing practice of thinning down my paints and letting them flow and pool among my marks (like in this new painting above).

The possibilities are truly endless, and there's no right or wrong way to do it. Just remember things will look a lot different after the pools dry. This is part of the mystery :-) 

A NEW MUSIC PLAYLIST

As you may know, making music playlists is one of my love languages, so I gathered up a group of my favorite soothing and inspiring songs for you right here.

These are songs I listen to when I need to come back home to myself and my center. I hope they offer you moments of peace. (You'll need a free Spotify account to listen).

A GUIDED AUDIO TRACK

My go-to voice for anxiety relief is Canadian storyteller, author, and meditation guide, Sarah Blondin. There's something about her voice and words that relax me almost instantly. This is one of my favorite audio tracks called, "Life is Kind."  

MY FAVORITE SIMPLE DRAWING PRACTICE

I made the four little drawings above by using this practice. They each took just a few minutes, and it goes like this:

I close my eyes and connect to my breath and body. Then I make slow marks across the page - feeling not thinking. When I open my eyes, I add lines to pull it all together. It's such a simple and satisfying practice. I have hundreds of these! I hope you'll try it.

NATURE TIME

Connecting with nature is always such a balm for the soul, so I've been seeking it out daily. Yesterday, Pearl and I went on a little adventure to the Oregon coast, and last weekend I made Fall bouquets from the plants on the land where I live.

Both experiences took a bit of effort, but they really reset my energy. Worth it!

SUPPORTIVE ART COURSES

Finally, I want to remind you that there are only twelve hours left to get the generous Art Bundle For Good which offers over $4000 of supportive creative courses for just $99. All courses come with at least a year of access and many come with access for life. I've included a two-hour painting class this year.

Sending love and calm your way, 

xo flora