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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.
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
Slow art & presence — a reminder of the moment
Discover how slow art anchors mindfulness and gratitude, keeping presence alive in everyday life. Includes free mindful art prompts.
Mindfulness in connection — how presence deepens relationships
Learn how mindfulness can deepen your connections and how art can be a shared anchor for presence.
Turning the ordinary into the extraordinary — the art of noticing
Turn ordinary days into extraordinary ones through mindfulness, gratitude, and creative noticing. Includes free mindful art prompts.
Finding gratitude in difficult times — gentle practices for harder days
Gentle ways to find gratitude in difficult times — mindful art prompts, small sensory practices, and visual reminders for your heart.
How mindfulness begins in small moments — and how art can help it grow
Mindfulness starts small — discover how creative art prompts can help you slow down, notice more, and grow your gratitude practice.
Between the seconds: How to rediscover the quiet spaces in a busy world
Rediscover the beauty hiding between the seconds — gentle mindfulness tips + free art prompts for presence and gratitude.
A language beyond words: Multisensory paths back to yourself
When words fall short, your senses can speak.
This final piece in the Held by Myself series offers grounding, poetic rituals to reconnect with yourself — through color, texture, and presence.
With a free creative guide and original artwork
Brushstrokes of kindness: Daily rituals for self-compassion
You don’t need to be perfect to be kind to yourself.
In this warm and poetic blog, artist Steffi shares daily rituals that soothe the inner critic and invite presence, color, and softness into your day. Part of the Held by Myself series
Softness as strength: How to gently empower yourself
What if softness was your strongest power?
In this warm, poetic blog, explore how gentle presence and creative rituals can rebuild your self-worth — quietly, beautifully, deeply. Part of the Held by Myself series
The Mirror and the mark: An art therapy practice for self-worth
Self-worth doesn’t arrive with noise — it begins with a whisper.
This blog shares a warm, creative ritual to meet yourself through art, presence, and quiet affirmation. Gentle & grounding — includes a printable self-practice.
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
The language of self-love in art
Art can be more than expression — it can be a homecoming.
In this poetic reflection, I explore how color, texture, and creative ritual can help us return to ourselves with love.
Featuring my new series: Held by Myself
+ a free self-love art ritual PDF
The art of emotional shadow work: Light, form, and what hides beneath
What if your shadows held the key to your healing?
In this poetic guide to emotional shadow work through art, we explore how light, form, and intuitive mark-making can transform hidden feelings into powerful creative insight. Let your brush meet what words can’t say—and watch the dark become luminous.
Playful patterns for emotional regulation
This blog post explores how playful patterns and repetitive shapes support emotional regulation in art therapy and education. It offers creative exercises using circles, spirals, grids, and mark-making for calming, grounding, and joyful expression.