I am remembering what it was like when I was introduced to Expressive Arts. I really had no idea about the journey it would take me on. I do recall being very excited and emotional. I felt like I was welcoming back an old friend – possibly a friend that I had left behind or dismissed a long time ago. As I sat with this, allowing my emotions to come full circle, it became clearer and clearer that that friend was me. I remembered her. The innocent young girl with a big voice, listening to music, singing and dancing away without a care in the world. The girl who wrote poetry and painted castles on her bedroom wall. A girl getting ready to follow her dreams and become all that she could be.

It’s funny. It wasn’t until I began my expressive arts training that I knew just how wise that girl was. As I contemplate my journey and all the insights and awarenesses that the creative process has brought me, I am absolutely sure that we all hold that inner wisdom within. The expressive arts process has led me to excavate many layers of my life. I have explored, and continue to explore, many unknowns. Countless transformations have occurred.  I met that young girl face to face right where she was. Right where we were. I am so grateful that all I had to do was show up and trust that what came to me through my images, writings and more, was exactly what I needed.

And, that is all you have to do to begin. Just show up.

The road doesn’t end.  It is a lifetime practice. The process is ongoing. I am so excited for each and every one of you!

Here is one of my images and accompanying writings that are part of this early journey. The image is entitled Guide Bird.

I am watching and listening….

I see and hear myself as….

I transition…

I walk through the archway towards the light leaving all that is dark behind me.

I bring with me only my inner wisdom, my outward compassion and the glow in my heart.

I am your guide bird.

-Victoria