Creativity with Art Journaling

Unleash Your Creativity: The Liberating Journey of Art Journaling

Have you ever wanted to start a journal but you don't know where to start?

Many people feel overwhelmed. You see all those beautiful pictures on Pinterest and Instagram, and you go ahead and buy a Journal just to store it on the shelf because you don't want to mess it up.

Yep, I was this person once too.

All those videos and pictures of vintage-styled journals, chunky and beautiful were a dream to me, but I never got around to getting there because I was too afraid to try, too scared to mess it up and resent it. But an Art Journal is really the easiest, most liberating way of Journaling- and no, you don't need to be a pro at painting or drawing to have an Art Journal.

An Art Journal needs to be a reflection of you, of your emotions and needs, in order to bring you happiness and excitement. And there are NO RULES. No perfection is required. You are free to use any media your inspiration guides you that day. You might draw, paint, do collages from different ephemera, cutouts from magazines or leaflets, stamps... the sky is the limit.

In my process, I use a variety of media, ephemera and add-ons depending on my mood and the theme I'm wanting to go for. Sometimes I have an idea in mind but, when involved in the process, the idea shifts. Sometimes I see a pretty paper that I want to include but then it doesn't work with the colour or the other ephemera, so everything changes.

I take my time to play with the elements. I always choose the main feature first ( the theme- it can be a symbol, something that represents a meaningful thing that happened to me recently, a quote, etc).

I hand draw it/ paint it or find an image and choose a place on the page to place it. Then I decide if I need space to write my entry or if I can use a small envelope or pocket to insert it instead. From there, I really don't think much, I just go with the flow. I gather all my stash, take my time going through it, play with it on the pages and just let the flow inspire me.

Using an Art Journal is a mindfulness exercise. You are in the moment, you are enjoying every step, and the relaxation it brings. You are there, present, choosing elements to bring your vision and emotions to life. And the end result will bring you happiness, satisfaction and the feeling that it's not as overwhelming as you first imagined.

This isolation time we are living right now is the most amazing opportunity to try this out. With so many emotions floating in our minds and hearts, putting them down on paper in a creative way, it's a process of releasing those feelings and making sense of them.

Now you have the time to spare to do a journal spread or two a week. Now you have the time to retrospect on yourself, the World around you, your feelings and what's important in your life.

And there is nothing more beautiful and powerful than when we awaken our senses and use them as fuel for something new and meaningful.

Hope this article gives you the inspiration to start your Art Journal. If you would like to see how my process works, check the video below.

Love,

Ligia xx

Olá! I’m a Ligia, a Trauma Informed Self-Healing Teacher, Journaling Therapist and Soul Calling Reader.

As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) myself, I understand the profound depth at which you experience life. My sensitivity has been both a gift and a challenge, intensifying the impact of childhood trauma and shaping my journey of self-discovery and healing.

I work with Highly Sensitive Souls who desire to heal past wounds and embark on their own self-healing journey. Together, we will rediscover who you are at a soul level, remember your truth, and reconnect with your sensitivity and soul’s calling.

I am the Founder and creator of the T.R.U.S.T™ Pathway, a transformative methodology designed to help you move from being wounded to becoming a cycle breaker. Through this pathway, you will heal imprinted ancestral, societal, and childhood conditioning, live an abundantly aligned life, and break the lineage cycle of pain, trauma, and abuse for future generations.

My unique approach combines my life experience, clairvoyance ability, inherent sensitivity and trauma-informed healing. I believe that true healing happens by befriending your shadows, not disowning them. This trauma-informed perspective ensures that we address the root causes of your pain with compassion and understanding, creating a safe space for your healing journey.

As a survivor of childhood abuse, bullying, depression, and anxiety, I know firsthand the struggles of feeling lost, lonely, and disconnected from life. My sensitivity made these experiences even more intense, but it also equipped me with a deep understanding of the healing process. I also understand the fear of the unhealthy footprints that our experiences can leave on our children.

It is my life's mission to heal myself and to help inspire others to end the cycle of trauma and pain with them. By sharing my journey and guiding you through yours, I hope to create a ripple effect of healing and transformation.

Know that I believe you. I hear you. I see you. And I'm here to help you find your own power to self-heal and embrace your sensitivity.

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