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Absurdly Flexible Chicks Lunge, Twist, and Stretch into Perfect Yoga Poses : Written By Grace Ebert, Art By Lucia Heffernan

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https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2021/12/lucia-heffernan-yoga-chicks/  

Forget the Presents, Bring your Gifts: By Gretchen Schmelzer

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https://gretchenschmelzer.com/blog-1/2015/12/22/forget-the-presents-bring-your-gifts  

In ‘Wharenui Harikoa,’ Lissy & Rudi Crochet a Māori ‘House of Joy’ From 5,000 Balls of Wool : By Kate Mothes

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https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2023/12/wharenui-harikoa/  

Arts and Crafts’ Principles in Interior Design: The Original Minimalists : By Ledys Chemin

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https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/arts-and-crafts-interior-design/?fbclid=IwAR3pgnNuicrg21Rbm9WEkva930wFGQD83qzswj1-Qsnsp5_3hgcOFT4RckI   Walter Crane, Season Ticket, 1890, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, UK.

The Art of Effortless Living (Taoist Documentary) : By Jason Gregory

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My Book, Art of Life and Curiosity is ready for purchase.

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Art of Life and Curiosity - Mental Health, Wellbeing and Life Balance Exploration is available in Hard cover, Soft cover and E-book From my site Art of Life and Curiosity Art of Life and Curiosity  invites you to open any page of the book to discover new perspectives and provide space to break free from old patterns of thought and behaviour. This interactive mental health wellbeing book can enable opportunities to explore universal life topics to improve holistic wellness in unique ways. By combining theoretical modalities and ancient teachings from the Native American Medicine Wheel, Mindfulness practice, and other wisdoms, readers engage in a semi guided practice of contemplation, self-discovery, and compassionate self-care. Art of Life and Curiosity may be a lifelong mentor whose guidance transforms with your changing developments and needs. Mairead’s survival of religious childhood sexual abuse and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has influenced her training as a trauma i...

African Music for Meditation III : By Kora Inspirations

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Medicine Wheel Teaching : By Kaaren Dannenmann

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10 Acrylic Painting Techniques for Beginners : By Syndia Art

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The Getty Digitizes a Rare 16th-Century Manuscript from Indigenous Mexico : Grace Elbert

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https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2023/11/florentine-codex/  

How To Heal Your Inner Child (LIFECHANGING) | Easy Guide - By Andrew Vanhoff

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Australian Aboriginal Spirituality - "Dadirri" - Inner Deep Listening and Quiet Still Awareness

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 Dadirri - Miriam Rose 3 Min Intro

Brené Brown Leaves the Audience SPEECHLESS | One of the Best Motivational Speeches Ever

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6 Breathing Techniques That Calm Your Brain and Body Instantly: By Debbie Hampton

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  https://thebestbrainpossible.com/breathing-stress-brain-calm/?fbclid=IwAR2rMgjFlOEp-1ycH_amO97JAZok3Y01q5h7M06r3EqxppXPNP-PNDTMx9k

Vagus Nerve Exercises To Rewire Your Brain From Anxiety : By Sukie Baxter

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Art of Life Counselling on Art of Life and Curiosity-Creative Mental Hea...

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Therapists Say These 6 Common Habits Are Fuelling Your Anxiety. Experts reveal the thoughts and behaviours that are secretly making you more stressed. By Jillian Wilson

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Experts reveal the thoughts and behaviours that are secretly making you more stressed. https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/therapists-say-these-6-common-habits-are-fuelling-your-anxiety_uk_6502e6a6e4b008b66733bf8d?fbclid=IwAR3h4Mf3R5MlElrNrc8F0ueYIW3wCgodz-cc7RtR4gjISN9MnR2hRjlqldQ  

21 DIY Creative Crafts for Adults - By Abun & Life

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https://blog.ebunoluwole.com/21-diy-creative-crafts-for-adults/   Isolation can take many forms; physical, psycological, spiritual and emotional, for example. When we learn a new craft, whatever that may be, we build new naural pathway connections that can enable opportunities for other connections by presenting fresh topics in conversation, healthy relationship bonding ideas and interesting and fun activities that relieve anxiety and pain. With a strenghtened sence of self we are more likely to enge in conversation and other social activities. The effort is worth it because you are worth it.

How to Help Your Brain Perform In a Crisis : By Debbie Hampton - The Best Brain Possible

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https://thebestbrainpossible.com/brain-stress-crisis-calm/?fbclid=IwAR1pC2wCpA9wdq0HSF3YIYzckp7_6M5cgOs02bxCHSff1IVmF8wB_LowxLo  

How drawing helps you think | Ralph Ammer | TEDxTUM

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How a Bulgarian Village Dances Evil Spirits Away | Kukeri | The New Yorker Documentary

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CHANTS ENCOUNTER: Overtone Singing around the World

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The word UNIVERSE when broken down means UNI - One VERSE - Voice We are people of one world with one voice.  

How to Stop Anxiety And Unwanted Thoughts : By Calm Clinic

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https://www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/symptoms/unwanted-thoughts  

3 Brain-Based Ways To Overcome Victim Mentality : by Dr. Pamela Seraphine, Brainz Magazine

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https://www.brainzmagazine.com/post/3-brain-based-ways-to-overcome-victim-mentality?fbclid=IwAR2JUowBNC1-zYeQvkdsr0begAudO41Fm3Dk3OCK6hictOOXcO2aYq2FNA0  

How to Start & Keep a Mental Health Journal : By Psychology Writting

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https://psychologywriting.com/blog/mental-health-journal-tips-for-students/  

Crappy Childhood Fairy's Story of Healing Emotional Dysregulation After Growing Up in Abuse : By Therapy in a Nutshell

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The Widely Neglected Healing Power of Music: By Emily Pawlak

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https://nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/December-2022/The-Widely-Neglected-Healing-Power-of-Music?fbclid=IwAR3Mtaaweh3AgDtgILJ82ldWza1bmfUGI34kC8WWva-fz_fslT0HDep4tFg  

Dig Into an Enormous Archive of Drawings Unveiling the Complex Root Systems of 1,180 Plants : By Grace Ebert

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https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2022/01/wageningen-root-archive/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Tue+Jan+31+2023&utm_campaign=Balm+of+Calm+   When we look at the amount of growth that is taking place below the surface, we can see that without a stable foundation, the top of the plants would have no grounding force to meet our needs, and topple over. We too need a strong foundations. Unlike plants, we can rebuild our foundations at a later date. By noticing our feelings of disconnect, or wobbliness, we can take action to find new connections, new ways of thinking and being.

I am thrilled to announce that my Book Art of Life and Curiosity is in production phase right now and will be ready for purchase from Amazon, Booktopia and more online stores in February 2023.

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More teasers are to come ☯  

Russian-born artist and WWII survivor Tamara Bekier makes meanings from challenging traumatic life experiences - By ABC Arts

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https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=825708375163339