Art & Soul Insider 2023 January 31

Hello!!!

Before we get into the newsletter bit, just want to share a few things. First of all, Quattro (the former stray cat I was feeding) is doing great. To encourage him to not be so attached to the bedroom, where he sleeps at night, we have closed the door during the day to help him get use to the house. Today I left the bedroom door open, and he slept on top of the bed and then moved to the rest of the house. Big progress. Besides closing the bedroom door, we have let Quattro show us what he was ready for; we let him go at his own speed. 

Tomorrow, to start the month of February, I am going to the dentist to have part one of a crown put in. I am scheduled for 3 1/2 hours...yikes! I know everything will go all right, but there are always pre-jitters. Do you get them? I actually enjoy my dentist and have the greatest confidence in her. So, when I'm in the chair, I often do some deep breathing and Reiki on myself. I also just downloaded the Audible app and a few books. I am looking forward to 'reading' Mel Robbins book called "The Hight Five Habit" while I am in the chair.

ART

I just want you to know about the FaceBook Creation times that I am holding. Here's what I posted in FaceBook: 

Hey everyone! I hope you’re having a great week so far! Just wanted to remind you about my LIVE play time, with art supplies in my FaceBook group, Art &Soul Insider, every Wednesday and Saturday at 10am (MST). If you love creating art and trying out old and new supplies, then you won’t want to miss it!

I’ll be bringing my art supplies and would love for you to join me and bring yours too. It’s a great opportunity to try out new techniques, share ideas, and just have some creative fun together. So mark your calendars and don’t forget to join my FaceBook’s Art & Soul Insider group to join in on the fun. Can’t wait to see you all there!

And yes, you are invited!

 SOUL

The other day I was thinking. Do you think the words spirit and soul are the same? I believe, yes and no.I see 'spirit' as a life force i.e. He had a down troddened spirit, while 'soul' is a spiritual essence. I see both spirit and soul as needing attention, in our lives because our spirits and souls need to remain healthy, just like our physical, mental and emotional aspects 

Here's what I thought about the word 'soul.' The soul is thought to be the source of a person's consciousness, and sense of self. According to some beliefs, the soul continues to exist after physical death and may go to an afterlife or be reincarnated. Cultivating one's soul is considered an important aspect of spiritual growth and finding purpose and meaning in life. The concept of a soul is often associated with religious and spiritual beliefs, and it is often described as an immortal and spiritual essence that transcends the physical body. Do you agree?

And so, here is what I thought of the word 'spirit.' A person's spirit refers to their innermost essence, their personality, and their emotional and psychological makeup. It encompasses their beliefs, values, hopes, fears, and motivations. A person's spirit can be described as the driving force behind their actions and decisions, and it is often considered to be an intangible quality that sets them apart from others. Nurturing and supporting a person's spirit can be a key factor in promoting their overall well-being and happiness. Does this hit anything for you?

Our soul's and spirit's need nurturing. How do we do that? We need to take care of our soul's by participating in any spiritual act. It could be going to church or walking in nature. While our spirits need to take part in self-care practices to boost them. This could be taking a nap, journalling, creating etc. The important thing is that we take care of them and nurture them, just like we take care of our bodies and mental health.