Some folks pick an inspirational word at the beginning of the new year. I have never really done it before, but for some reason the word nourish is in my head these past few days.
Nourish has a warm comforting feeling.
If you look it up in the dictionary, you will find it means:
- to nurture, to rear
- to promote the growth of
- to furnish or sustain with nutriment
- to feed, maintain or support
Whether we realize it or not we are most likely nourishing something. It might be kids, or health or our art practice.
I am encouraged to look more closely at what I am doing to nourish my body, mind and soul. Nourish seems to be compassionate, caring and wise.
Three ways I am planning to nourish my life:
- Eat more whole clean food and listen to the feedback from my body.
- Gently let go of stuff in my car, home and studio, so my space is comfort.
- Give myself more time each day to play at making marks.
The caring and supportive sense I get from the word nourish makes me feel excited to “feed” myself and grow healthier and happier with these activities. I don’t feel burdened by these “goals.”
I encourage you to try on the idea of nourishing yourself. What small change could you make to feel stronger, safer, or more nurtured?
Maybe join us in Creating Habits, the online class that explores a bit of drawing, collage and sketchbooking. Class starts January 7, 2022. Read all the details on the workshop page.
