Apr 23, 2026 15 min

Seeing with Fresh Eyes

from Art Journaling for Calm & Self-Care Hosted by Barbara Howrey

In this uplifting episode of Art Journaling for Calm & Self-Care, we explore the gentle practice of seeing with fresh eyes. So often, we move through daily life on autopilot, barely noticing the familiar things around us. But when we pause, slow down, and look again with curiosity, even ordinary things can reveal quiet beauty. In this episode, I guide you through a calming meditation and a simple art journaling prompt to help you notice something familiar in a new way. You’ll be invited to choose an everyday object or element of nature, observe it closely, and respond through simple art-making and reflection. This gentle practice is a way to reconnect with the present moment, awaken curiosity, and remember that beauty is often closer than we think. If you’d like more support, check out my meditative art journal - A Garden for the Soul Journal –to gently support your creative self‑care Background music: "Peaceful Piano Background Music for Relaxation" by Nicholas Panek (Pixabay) "Zen” by Alexander MGreat, Blue Tree Audio (Soundcloud)

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