What Am I Avoiding?
from Art Journaling for Calm & Self-Care Hosted by Barbara Howrey
Sometimes something small — or not so small — sits quiet lying the background of your life. A conversation you need to have. A decision you’re unsure about. A feeling you’re not ready to examine. A task you keep putting off. Avoidance can feel like relief in the moment — a breath, a break, a way to stay safe. But over time, that relief can start to feel like a cage. In this episode of Art Journaling for Calm & Self‑Care, we’re taking a gentle look at avoidance with curiosity rather than judgment. You’ll explore what happens underneath avoidance and learn how to take one small, compassionate step toward presence. I also guide you through an art journaling activity where you bring this exploration onto the page — using color, marks, and simple shapes to visualize the shift from avoidance into awareness. You can also go to the Joy of Journaling Circle to download the companion PDF/handout for this episode. If you’d like more support, visit the Joy of Journaling Circle or check out my meditative art journal - A Garden for the Soul Journal – A journal to gently support your creative self‑care. Background music: "Relaxing Music: Beautiful Nature" by Tung Lam (Pixabay) "Meditation Music v.1” by DanaMusic (Pixabay)
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