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Welcome to The Rookery!
My mental distractions are like a squirrel in the middle of the road, a car barreling down on it, not knowing which direction to run. Here, I try to make sense of what's on my mind and expand on those thoughts to put them to good use. It will be worth it if you find just one thing that helps you in some small way.
Imperfect Art Is Good, Actually
Perfection can be boring and sterile; sometimes, it can feel like the artistic equivalent of everything is a shade of beige. Imperfect art, on the other hand? That’s where the magic lives.
The Crafty Raven
May 112 min read
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Coloring for Calm: How Adult Coloring Books Help with Anxiety
Anxiety has become a common struggle for many people. Adult coloring books are an unexpected yet effective tool in this quest for calm.
The Crafty Raven
Apr 293 min read
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Seek Joy: Music
Different genres of music can elicit a range of responses—they can help regulate emotions, reduce anxiety, and even alleviate depression.
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Apr 252 min read
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Mini Art Haul
The Mister and I needed a day out, and, as spontaneity sometimes does, it took us five hours away from home.
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Apr 131 min read
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March Wrap-Up
This month taught me that working 100% of the days in a month isn't the healthiest of goals. It's much better to find a balance.
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Apr 12 min read
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Visualize: The Space You Want
I have a big “unachievable” goal. I don’t have the means to throw at it and make it happen right now, so let’s call it an aspiration.
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Mar 282 min read
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Long-term Project Burnout
Sometimes, when we tackle a large project that will take many days or weeks, we can begin to feel burnout.
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Mar 242 min read
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Visualize: The Days You Want
“Build your life around your dreams and watch them come true.”
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Mar 163 min read
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Mending What Can Be Mended
Sometimes, no matter how much you wish you could, you can’t fix something. But you CAN mend something.
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Mar 122 min read
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The Beginning
People have always told me I should sell my artwork. I even took a few years off working a typical job to “do art.” I had no actual plan.
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Feb 162 min read
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Welcome to The Rookery
Sharing my thoughts, experiences, and ideas related to mental health, personal growth, and creativity.
The Crafty Raven
Feb 121 min read
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