Coached by Van

Monday Meditation:

I will not let fear and anxiety distract me. I am safe sitting with uncertainty and do not need to have the answer right now. I surrender to the unknown. I do not need to have everything figured out perfectly, in order to take the next best step. I am present and wildly curious to the unfolding. I am not behind. I am not missing any opportunity. I trust that what is meant for me to receive will arrive at the exactly the right time. I am worthy and deserving. No matter how hard things get, I always have access to joy and light within.

The words we choose to speak to ourselves matters. I invite you to start with these affirmations or revise with your own language. Repeat daily. Anytime you feel your energy is dim. Place your hands on your heart, take deep breaths, feet on the ground, and feel the words surrounding you.

Along with my morning meditation practice, I’ve started to return to integrating intuitive doodles. This one I began with a line drawing, filling the pages with shapes. Used a limited color palette. Sometimes, I draw while I’m listening to a webinar, group meeting, podcast (something with a short duration). It helps me better focus and retain information. I do enjoy putting on my favorite tunes, setting a timer, and using this time to reflect.

What other affirmation statements would you add? If you’ve never done intuitive or meditative doodles, will you give it a try?

Let me know how this resonates in the comments.

Love and Light,
Van
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Happy Friday! It felt great to get back into creating art this week.

I searched through my photo archives and revisited some favorite images. I remembered how much I loved wandering my city on foot and camera in hand. That slowness and curious exploration are integrated into my daily practices. This drawing is of a visit to Rockaway Beach with friends pre-kids (aka the Before Time).

Making always connects me to JOY!

How about you? What are you getting into this weekend for fun?

Light and Love,
Van
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