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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.

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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Illustration of a person in bed surrounded by “I don't want to” thoughts, symbolizing the Sunday scaries.
Compassion for the Sunday scaries

I'm writing this post on Sunday evening ~ a time when many of us get that "I don't want to" feeling. The one where you procr...

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Lea Seigen Shinraku

Founder of the Center for Creative Self-Compassion

Hi, I'm Lea! I'm an artist, teacher, therapist and founder of the Center for Creative Self-Compassion. Through my work, I aim to help create a world where people are kinder and more creative with themselves and each other, a world where we all reclaim the power of our imagination, and a world where the inner critic doesn’t block.

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