Gratitude, simplicity, order, harmony, beauty, joy
Painting: Purple Harmony
(Mockup of two-page spread of journal A Life Examined
Gratitude gives way to simplicity -— the desire to clear out, pare down, and realize the essentials of what we need to live truly well. Simplicity brings with it order, both internally and externally. A sense of order in our life brings us harmony. Harmony provides us with the inner peace we need to appreciate the beauty that surrounds us each day, and beauty opens us to joy...
What is missing from many of our days is a true sense that we are enjoying the lives we are living. It is difficult to experience moments of happiness if we are not aware of what it is we genuinely love. We must learn to savor small, authentic moments that bring us contentment. Experiment with a new cookie recipe.
- Sarah Ban Breathnach, Simple Abundance, A Daybook of Comfort and Joy
This is a two-page spread from my upcoming journal, A Life Examined.
You can download the journaling page, on the right side above, here or by clicking on the image below. It is 8.5 x 11 inches in size so easy to print out.
More on the thinking behind the journals here.
Recent Projects And Random Thoughts
September 2nd, Heron Dance will launch a Kickstarter campaign to fund the printing of the five year quarterly journals described here. There will be a number of premiums associated with this campaign including signed first editions of our latest book, Nurturing the Song Within, art prints and other bonuses. You can keep up-to-date on developments on Kickstarter here.
The new art journal, Nurturing The Song Within, explores the inner work that underlies creative work, and creating a unique life.
If you are not subscribed to either or both Heron Dance Art Studio Substacks, you can do that here:
Nurturing the Song Within, a chronicle of one artist’s efforts to evolve.
A Pause for Beauty, a celebration of the beauty and mystery of the natural world.
