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JOURNAL

Between rain-soaked earth and open sky, between the hush of leaves and the pull of the tide, there is a rhythm - slow, patient, alive.

In my journal, I gather these threads:
moments of art and reflection, of hands in motion, of questions without answers.

Not to shape perfection, but to wander, to trace the lines where nature and being meet, and to leave small offerings - for anyone longing to remember what it feels like to simply be.

Stephanie . 12/3/25 Stephanie . 12/3/25

Soft transitions: How highly sensitive people can close the year gently

The end of the year can feel overwhelming for sensitive souls. This gentle reflection explores how Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), artists, and therapists can honor the closing of the year with softness, using texture, touch, and embodied rituals to support emotional integration and inner peace.

Stephanie . 10/27/25 Stephanie . 10/27/25

The poetics of release – writing and painting what we cannot say

Some truths can’t be spoken — but they can be painted, written, released. In this week’s blog, I share the poetics of release.

#PoeticRelease #ArtAsHealing #SilverFeathersRising #CreativeRituals

Stephanie . 10/13/25 Stephanie . 10/13/25

When the world feels heavy – a ritual of softness

When the world feels heavy, choose softness. In this week’s blog, I share a ritual of breath, color, and symbols to ease the weight.

#ArtAsRitual #SoftStrength #SilverFeathersRising #CreativeHealing #LettingGo

Stephanie . 10/6/25 Stephanie . 10/6/25

Visual symbols of new beginnings in art

Discover the quiet power of symbols in art. In this week's post, I explore feathers, color, and movement as gentle metaphors for release and renewal.

#ArtAsLanguage #SymbolismInArt #NewBeginnings #CreativeHealing #SilverFeathersRising

Stephanie . 9/29/25 Stephanie . 9/29/25

Why letting go isn’t the end – but a beginning

Letting go isn’t giving up – it’s the beginning of something new. Explore this poetic reflection + get a free art prompt guide on renewal.

#ArtAsRitual #LettingGo #NewBeginnings #CreativeHealing #SilverFeathersRising

Stephanie . 7/14/25 Stephanie . 7/14/25

The soft path home: Why self-acceptance isn’t a destination

Self-acceptance isn’t a destination — it’s a soft path you walk again and again. This new blog explores how art and presence can guide you inward, gently.

🌀 Reflection prompts included
🖼 Featuring Held by Myself series + free creative ritual PDF