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The exercise of the Ten Minute Artist is a way
to by-pass defended thought processes which may,
due to time or experience become blocked, holding
back creative energy. During this meditative
experience quiet down the body/mind giving creative
parts space to come forth. Dare to give time
and space for them to speak. Trust these parts
to use the body as their vehicle of expression.
Creative parts are as different and unique as
finger prints. Each has its own language. If it
speaks in pictures, let it draw, paint and show
you. If it speaks in words, let it use your mouth
for story telling, your hand for the writing of
poetry, journal or dream keeping. Perhaps it wants
to use the whole body to dance make music, drum
and sing. Be open to whatever voice it chooses.
Welcome in the creative self for at least ten
minutes a day. If at first it does not show up
be patient, continue to provide time and hospitable
space. Once creativity arrives it will lead you
to trailheads for healing, forgotten inner landscapes
and truths that are written in your heart.
A full spectrum of water colors was presented
to each participant. They did not see one another’s
work prior to painting.
Without interpretation and with great appreciation,
I am honored to present to you: The Soul Painters
Three young women who did not know one another
painted trees:
Mother and daughters:
 age
10
 age
17
Grandsons
 Nick
16
 Chris
10
Their dad, my son’s painting
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