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		<title>Art Journaling for Inner Strength: Embracing the &#8220;You Can Do It&#8221; Spirit</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2019 19:11:31 +0000</pubDate>
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				<div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>You can do it!&#8221; That&#8217;s the energy radiating from my latest art journal page. It&#8217;s a reminder that every journey starts with a single, bold step.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m so fascinated by how this page evolved, telling a story about the power of art and my own inner strength as I look towards a joyful new chapter. This practice always brings forth such insightful visual messages.</p>
<p>So tell me, what&#8217;s one step you&#8217;d like to take with an unwavering &#8220;I can do it&#8221; attitude? Let&#8217;s encourage each other!</p></div>
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		<title>Beyond Politeness: Discovering True Grace in Everyday Life</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2019 19:10:47 +0000</pubDate>
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				<div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>Grace, to me, is so much more than simply being nice or polite—it’s not a switch we turn on and off when it suits us.</p>
<p>Grace is about being fully present in your heart. When you live from that space, kindness, compassion, and the ability to see the good in others become natural responses.</p>
<p>A heart filled with grace doesn’t just uplift those around you—it also nurtures your own soul. It’s a way of living that honours your truth and embraces who you truly are.</p>
<p>How are you touching someone’s life with grace today?</p>
<p>I began by covering the page with collage pieces, then felt drawn to painting over using soft and gentle colours.  The next layer was stenciling in white, then having some fun creating doodles and shapes and finished off with pasting down images and  writing the quote that inspired me.</p>
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		<title>Journey Into Stillness</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2019 19:09:37 +0000</pubDate>
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				<div class="et_pb_text_inner">The idea of &#8216;stillness&#8217; in my journal evoked soft colours. I began by blending gentle green and aqua, then introduced a quiet grey through stencils. Carefully choosing images that whispered of stillness, the act of creating this page drew my soul into a tranquil space.</p>
<p>How would you translate the feeling of stillness onto your journal page?</p>
<p>It&#8217;s in these quiet moments that you can truly hear yourself and find clarity. Taking a pause, even when things feel chaotic, creates the breathing room you need to find new solutions. And don&#8217;t forget, even when life is good, stillness amplifies your joy. Especially during difficult times, try creating something – art can be a beautiful path to that deep inner quiet.</p>
<p>Embrace stillness today. How do you find your moments of calm?</div>
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