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An Artful Life

Amy Couch

Art doesn't have to be something you do that produces a product or object of any kind. It can be a way of living that promotes peace of mind, a healthy body and spirit, and creative thinking and problem solving. An artful life, in my estimation, is one that sees and respects the interconnection of all beings and life and acts with wisdom and compassion to promote wellbeing and harmony within and without. Something beautiful is always the result of such activity.


I came home from a run one day and saw this beautiful little snake curled up gracefully by my front door. I have learned over the years that, for me, when Snake shows itself to me I am being ushered into a period of intense transformation. An initiation into the deeper mysteries and magic of life. And that's exactly what happened. It's rarely comfortable, sometimes painful, but always clearing and uplifting once I have journeyed through it. I come out of it stronger and more centered-more distilled to my essence-than I was previously.


Learning how to navigate through these times has become an art form in itself. We all go through them. Difficult periods where it feels like our lives are falling apart or our hearts are getting torn out of our chests. It's easy to fall into the same old ways of dealing with hurts that don't really serve our highest good anymore. Choosing another way to move through the pain or upset that channels the difficult energy into something positive is the beginning of transformation.


Creativity and the desire for positive change are at the heart transformation. Think about something that normally sends you grabbing a beer or smoke or comfort carb of your choice and then consider what another option might be to short circuit that hard wired response to stress and choose something beneficial for yourself. EFT orEmotional Freedom Techniqueis a wonderful and easy way to re-pattern your habitual responses to stress and begin to take control of your life rather than being hijacked by compulsions. EFT is just one way to do this, but there are myriad ways of caring for your bodymindspirit creatively. For me it's running, writing, meditating, stretching, etc...Don't get me wrong. I love wine and chocolate, brownies, and other tasty things I could easily eat a ton of in one sitting, but transforming compulsions into conscious choices can be the beginning of living a thoughtful and artful life.


May you be surrounded by magic and love,


Amy

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