Artful Reflections

In this episode we evaluate how we can be sincere and humble, all the while fulfilling our various life roles and being our true selves. Welcome Building Up Fronts Being Vulnerable Can Open the Door for Friendship Pressure to Maintain Various Roles Being Sincere Is Also Being Strong Sincerity and Humbleness Go Together We Are Natural Defenders Work Experiment Being Humble in Our Success Sharing What We’re Up To Conclusion Reflection Questions Follow Me on Instagram Check Out My Website Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts

In this episode I will share part of my journey where I paved my own path, and was discouraged by many people for doing so. Welcome Background to My Story Having a Plan and Considering “Side Effects" Considering What Others Have to Say Who You Share Your Heart With Conclusion Reflection Questions Follow Me on Instagram Check Out My Website Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts

This episode is for reflection on past events that have led us to where we are today. In this episode we also reflect on the current event of the pandemic, ways we can create new roles for ourselves in this new situation, and how to stay positive and purposeful. Introduction Anecdote of One Event That Lead Me to Where I Am Today Loss of Our Identities Staying Positive and Purposeful Conclusion Reflection Questions Follow me on Instagram Check out my website

This episode explores the concept of creating safe places. These can range from public places such as coffee shops and restaurants, to people in our daily lives and those individuals with whom distance separates us. And especially now considering current events—creating a safe place in our homes. Introduction Stay Safe Out There (COVID-19) Podcast Schedule Update Weekly Instead of Biweekly Finding Peace in the Everyday The Picturesque Countryside → A Favorite Restaurant Returning to a Favorite Restaurant Safe Places Do We Have Unrealistic Expectations? Retreating to Cozy Spots Ideas for Safe Places Outside the Home Ideas for Safe Places Around the Home Flowers Blankets Twinkle Lights Essential Oils Ideas for Restlessness Creating the "Coffeeshop" Feel in Your Own Home Finding Safe Places in Other People Getting to Know Other People Reaching Out to Those Who Are Lonely Conclusion Reflection Questions Follow me on Instagram Check out my website

This episode is for anybody who is—or has—struggled with their surroundings. Introduction My First Experience Not Settled in My Surroundings Moving to Southern CA Deciding to Stay Positive How I Found Places to Make My Surroundings Feel More Like Home My Second Experience Not Settled in My Surroundings Negative Feels Starting to Fester Again Recognizing a Pattern Trying to Think Positive Garden Realization Again Resenting Surroundings Try to Look for the Positive Eucalyptus Trees Decorating Philosophy Decorating in Harmony with Your Surroundings Eucalyptus History Encouragement to Learn About History of Your Area Reflection Questions Follow me on Instagram Check out my website

This episode explores the concept of needing to tend to our ideas, goals, and dreams. Sometimes what feels like wasted time is actually part of an important process of nurturing beautiful growth. Introduction You Can't Have the Flower Without the Seed No Apparent Growth “Wasting Time” Personal Examples Different Results Than What We Expect Purple Cone Flower Example Scientific name: E. candicans Moral of the Story Closed Doors Alternate way of approaching goal Letting Go of An Old Goal Oakleaf Hydrangea Example Scientific name: H. quercifolia Moral of the Story Pruning Cutting Back on Focusing on Too Many Areas Conclusion Reflection Questions Follow me on Instagram Check out my website

This episode is an introduction to the purpose and format of the Artful Reflections podcast, and a little introduction to me! Enjoy! Follow me on Instagram Check out my website