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What is a Paint Party? Want to learn about paint parties and curious about attending them?

What is a paint party event and Why Would I Want to Attend One?

What’s A Paint Party? A paint party event is a social gathering where participants create a painting while following guided instructions, usually in a fun, relaxed setting like a restaurant, bar, church, organization, or private venue. These events are often combined with food and drinks, making them a popular choice for entertainment and group outings. […]

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The Power of Painting explored through Frida Kahlo.

The Power of Painting: How Frida Kahlo Used Art To Overcome Challenges

We sometimes undervalue the importance of creativity and art. Let’s review the “power of painting”… Here’s an inspirational story about art and resilience, centered around the painter Frida Kahlo, whose life and work continue to inspire millions: Frida Kahlo: Painting Through Pain Frida Kahlo, one of the most celebrated Mexican artists of all time, turned

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What is a Paint and Sip (Paint & Sip) vs a Paint Party?

What Is A Paint and Sip and How Does It Compare To a Paint Party?

What is a Paint and Sip – an Introduction… A paint and sip is a social event where participants create a painting while enjoying a beverage, often wine. It combines art and socializing, making it a fun, casual way to explore painting, even for beginners. These events are typically led by an instructor who guides

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How to build a successful accountability group.

What is Needed to Create Success in an Accountability Group?

What is an Accountability Group? I always like to start out with clarifying definitions so we can all start on the same page and so I thought I should offer my definition so you understand where I am coming from and hopefully our definitions align for a good starting point. An accountability group is a

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BUILD COMMUNITY?

What Does it Mean to Build Community?

Why do great leaders work to build community? Maybe I kick things off with “beloved communities” which are ideas praised by some of my heroes – Martin Luther King, Jr and Thich Nhat Hanh. Here is a TED Talk by Doug Shipman – The secret to creating the beloved community. https://youtu.be/cP5PAul3H4E?si=dTOWKrUbE8fzcWji If you know me

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flower painting by Dale Berkebile

Quality of Life through Arts & Crafts

Let’s talk about the benefits of Arts & Crafts Tapping into artistic passions can be incredibly beneficial for overall well-being and quality of life. Here’s an overview of how engaging in art, whether it’s painting, ceramics, crafts, or any other form of creative expression, can positively impact your life: Stress Reduction: Engaging in artistic activities

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36 Forgive Yourself Quotes and 7 Tips on How To Use Them

36 Forgive Yourself Quotes and 7 Tips On How To Use Them

What are “Forgive Yourself Quotes”? Making mistakes is human. However, you may struggle to process guilt from your errors or forgive yourself for past mistakes. However, self-forgiveness is an incredible healing tool that leads to a happier and more fulfilling life. What is Forgiveness – Oprah’s Aha! Moment Let’s quickly start with the basics and

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be strong and courageous: how to lead with courage

Be Strong and Courageous: How to Lead With Courage

What does it mean to be strong and courageous? What does it mean to lead with courage? When we think of leaders, we might be tempted to think of courageous and heroic figures. The leader is the person at the vanguard of the army, leading the charge and taking the brunt of any enemy attacks.

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Prepare you mind for action. How Successful people think.

How Successful People Think: 5 Tips to Prepare Your Mind For Action

Have you ever pondered how successful people think? What motivates them? And how can you apply their thinking or actions to your own life for greater success? Well, prepare your mind for action. First of all, let’s briefly define success: The media-driven narrative is of a beautiful woman or handsome man driving a luxurious car

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Woman doing a walking meditation by the beach or a lake.

What is Walking Meditation and Does Walking Meditation Work?

Have you ever heard of or tried Walking Meditation? If you are new to meditation, you may not have ever heard of walking meditation. For me, I meditated for about 6 or 7 years before I ever heard or tried a walking meditation. When you think about meditation, you may automatically picture yourself sitting down,

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