Creative Self-Compassion Journal

Welcome! I’m so glad you're here. This is a place where I share stories, creative practices, and reflections on self-compassion. My hope is that you'll find something that encourages you, sparks your creativity, and reminds you that you’re not alone.

A hand-drawn horse on a blue post-it note on a wooden desk.

A Very Sweet Horse

In class last month, a student asked me to draw a horse so she could include it in her drawing. This happens a lot: I’ll be ...

Twin palm trees silhouetted against a heavy gray October sky at dawn, with a faint warm glow behind the clouds.

Beautiful Things Are Happening, Too

I hope you’re well. When I started writing this it was around 6am and the sun wasn't quite up yet. It's one of those October...

A hand-drawn illustration of three smiling yellow flowers at different stages of growth, from a small bud to a large blooming flower, with leaves and horizontal lines between them.

Not Where You're "Supposed" to Be?

Earlier this week, I sat down to finish creating a new art journaling practice. I was excited to work on it, because I had a...

hand drawn heart with designs radiating out like a mandala

Creating Ink from the Ashes

For many of us, 2026 has been plenty topsy turvy already ~ a certain level of chaos and change. And as I write this, I’m awa...

Maximizing Rainbows

I hope you're well and that you're navigating this year-end time in a way that feels good. If you celebrate Christmas, I hop...

Watercolor sun symbolizing wholeness, hope, and our connection to the universe.

We are made of star stuff ✨

Friday, Nov 15 2024

From the conversations I've had over the past few days, I know that many folks are tired and overwhelme...

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