If I had a dollar for every time I got asked, “Kya, what is art healing?” I would have a whole lotta dollars.
But before we jump into what art healing is, I want to start with the #1 mistake I see countless moms make (me included) on our healing journey.
The truth is...many of us don't feel that we are worth it.
There are many ways that our worth gets diminished over the years. We are told to keep quiet, know our places, and my favorite "who do you think you are?"
After awhile, we start to believe the lies. Maybe I am too loud, too wild, or too __________ (insert your "too" here). This fallacy is the reason little ol' introverted me made the decision to create a website to share my message with the world.
Sis, have you ever heard of the term 'the dark night of the soul'? It's pretty grim and gives Mercury Retrograde a run for its money...let's just say this Momma was going through it.
As I slowly clawed my way out of a lonely depression I decided that I had to help this world the only way that I knew how...with art and compassion. It's what worked for me during the most trying seasons of my life.
We all know the saying, "hurt people hurt people". Not so many people share the message that,
"Healing people help heal people".
I say healing because there will honestly never be a person that is 100% healed. The best we can do is to start to uncover what triggers us and treat our wounds with love. Literally, love is the healing balm.
Thankfully we don't have to be Gandhi or Deepak Chopra to begin to assist others on their healing journey. Sometimes we help most by simply being a silent beacon of hope for those around us.
I am grateful that you are allowing me to assist you as you begin your journey into holistic art. Tomorrow and in future emails I expand on the 5 foundational pillars that we use at Momma Healer. I am excited to learn which pillar(s) resonate most with you. 😊
Ok momma, you have waited long enough!
But onnnnnnnnne more thing! (Consider this a lesson in manifestation.) Momma Healer Retreat Roll Call
What is art healing?
Art healing is a holistic approach to art making where we recognize the connectedness of mind, body and spirit (and how far removed the majority of us have become in modern society).
What’s funny is that we already know this, it’s the reason we see so many schools adopting the Montessori model of learning as well as other wellness practices (for example art and yoga programs instead of detention) into their curriculum.
As moms we want what’s best for our kids and undoubtedly, what is best for our kids is for us to be well adjusted adults. That alone will single handedly determine the wellbeing of our children for the rest of their lives.
Art healing (including visual arts, movement based, music and more) gives you the tools to heal mental, emotional, spiritual, and even physical areas of your life.
Benefits of art healing.
There are many benefits of creating art, including:
🎨Reducing stress
🎨Lowering anxiety levels
🎨Raising self-esteem
🎨Increased self awareness
Listen Girlfriend, I have been through my fair share of bumps in the last few years from separating from my husband after years in a struggling marriage to very recently the relentless Hurricane Dorian. I believe that I owe a great deal of my healing and continued perseverance to art and the outdoors. That's why I created Momma Healer, to help you:
🙌Get pass current hiccups on your path to greatness
🙌Embrace art and natural healing methods
🙌Teach it to your kids in the process
Artistic expression can be a powerful means of personal transformation and emotional and spiritual healing. Art can help us to release stress, guilt and shame.
I know you are super busy, so I do not want to overwhelm you too much with the process of art healing. Most mommas agree that journaling is the easiest and most prolific way to start.
Are you on the Momma Healer mailing list yet? It’s where I share customized content and intimate updates on all things art healing.
There is so much that we will cover on the topic of holistic art.
Today, I shared what art healing is and how it can benefit you. In the next few posts I will continue to break down how art heals and I'll teach the 5 pillars of Momma Healer’s holistic healing...it is so much more than just painting!
Rooting for you.
Kya