Hi everyone,
Warm wishes for a happy, creative & peaceful New Year!
It's a shorter newsletter this month, a bit of a roundup, and still one full of connection, creativity, colour, friendship and wellbeing - elements that can help us through the hardest times.
ps. Now, after writing, it might also seem a bit of a bizarre newletter too:) - but this is also, most definitely! an element that can help us through ... although I realise that slugs and spider crabs might not appeal to all x)
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A wonderful metaphor for growth and transformation into the new... and the New Year!
I love how the Spider crab outgrows its shell, moults and emerges 30% larger - and a little vulnerable for a while until its new carapace forms a protection again.
I just had to create a needle-punch sketch!
How will you grow into the new, for this new year...?
Please click the image for a little more info on Instagram x
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- So happy that our Zoom painting meetups are continuing in 2021 - for meeting like-hearted friends from all around the world!
Intuitive painting, well-being, meditation, sharing, EFT sometimes, Qigong...oracle cards..music...poetry...mini book club...all sorts and they're so wonderful! I am truly and deeply grateful for these workshops!
You're welcome to join us - all details when you click.
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'Thank you for another wonderful group session! It helps me so much (with life in relative isolation) to feel part of your fortnightly get togethers on Zoom. I have mellowed since we started working with you and feel much more relaxed when painting and just living our daily life...
During COVID time it is especially important to be in touch with like minded people like you and the lovely people in the group.'
- Workshop participant
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New poetry on the podcast!
'Song of the Slug (or 'We are liberated in the starlight')
Perfect for winter warmth and celestial wonders!
On presence, dancing, heightened senses and receptivity....and slugs :)
A morning poem inspired by overhearing fragments of a conversation on the radio about slugs nesting in a cupboard. An urge to write unfolded a song of celebration!
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**You can also listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and more!
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- And finally... a little bit of a tapping tangent :) Am adding this again as wanted to say a huge thank you!
** Thank you to those who replied last month. It was fantastic to meet you and practice in this way. It worked so well and I am very grateful for the wonderful feedback - it helps so much. **
I am offering this for one more month - for newsletter readers, including those who replied last month, if you'd like a second session :) ...
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* Would you like a free EFT session? *
I'm currently taking an accredited and certified course in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) - also known as 'Tapping'. This is a wonderful healing practice that can be used on many levels, from reducing anxiety, ending procrastination and increasing self-care, to easing physical pain, depression, stopping smoking, removing blocks to confidence ...and more! all towards living your best life. A wonderful approach for all ages, and it can be humorous and fun, too x
I've been using EFT for years alongside other practices that work for me - and I was sceptical at first, but found that it really does help, and so decided to take a course and learn more about sharing it with others.
I'd love to offer a small number of free 40 min Zoom sessions in exchange for feedback, if you'd like to try it? I'm asking my newsletter subscribers first :) Please do reply to this email if you're interested.
EFT is a somatic practice and works with energies in the body, following the ancient Chinese Medicine acupressure points along meridians in the body. (We tap gently on points on the head and upper body.) It might look a little bizarre at first :) - it does! but it works and is such a gentle, allowing, voicing and focused way back to wellbeing.
Studies in hospitals have shown how effective EFT is as a complementary practice with patients, and many medical practioners endorse EFT for pain relief, anxiety and wellbeing as part of a care package.
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- I think that's all for now, thank you for reading and all best wishes for a transformational New Year - with celestial slugs and amazing crabs galore :) (maybe :))
Please do contact me with any queries about the workshops, feltings or paintings... or for a free EFT session.
To a healthy and happy (& perhaps non-crabby) 2021!
Rowena x
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- Many cards (& packs of cards!) - and a 2021 calendar!! of feltings and paintings are available in my online shop at Love From the Artist (LFTA)
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LFTA is a community interest company, not for profit, helping artists earn a living ... a wonderful, friendly company and you can also add a message and they will send a card direct for you.
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Intuitive Painting & wellbeing workshops for women. For International friendships!
Intuitive painting, meditation, music, tea and poetry for women of all ages and no art experience necessary...
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