Have you noticed it’s a “thing” to choose a word for the year? I haven’t been drawn to do it in the past (usually having many special words), but this year I chose LOVE. In a relaxed way, I pay attention to information and experiences about love. This month, I love to tell you,…
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Have you ever hated the process of learning something new? I prefer being good at things. But doing things “badly” might be how I eventually become effective. My newly opened Etsy shop is a case in point. I procrastinated but eventually started the process. Because I hold my breath when I am uncertain (depriving my…
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I am skilled at “making mountains out of molehills.” It is the reverse with which I have needed practice. I know many of you who read this are gifted with extra emotional sensitivity. (I also know it doesn’t always feel like a gift.) So I thought I would share (again) one of my favorite tools for…
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As I explored the concept of manifesting, I wondered if the dictionary has caught up to the common use of this term in my circles. The definition on www.dictionary.com that most closely matches my idea of manifestation is “to make clear or evident to the eye or the understanding; show plainly: He manifested his approval…
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Thank you to all who commented on last week’s post. I would have liked to reply to all of your rich and generous comments. But I am letting go of some of my tasks, even those I like, as I rebuild and manage my energy. One woman suggested I might want to be more discerning next…
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I went to see a healer recently, and I am still recovering. She had comments about how I could improve on everything. With catch-22’s. For example, if I said I was weeding and biking rather than going to the gym the past few weeks, she said the gym would be better. If I said I…
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First, a thank you to those of you who are sharing these posts with others who may be in recovery from breast cancer or with those who are interested in expressive arts (fiber art, painting, poetry, etc .) and healing. After a bilateral mastectomy, my treatment included 5 months of chemotherapy. The side effects…
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Love Copyright 2013, Janet Hovde On May 14, 2013, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. This was followed by surgery, chemotherapy, reconstruction, occupational and physical therapy, etc. It has been a ridiculously hard process. And I found out that I am deeply loved by so many people—who knew! I have another surgery next week, which…
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I am beautiful. I am safe. I am safe. I have choices in every moment. I fully reside in my body. I am joyful. I am clear. I am carefree. I belong. Last week, I spent 3 ½ days in the Art as Journey class at Grand Marais Art Colony on the north shore of…
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Success! With the help of another blogger and with the help of my great photographer, I was able to add another gallery to my website. You may have seen my gallery of fiber art—now you can see a gallery of my paintings. When I paint, I first align my energy with a particular quality. And…
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Janet Hovde, Artist & Healer
I am interested in the intersection of art, healing, intuition, and life. Would you like to meet me there? [Read More …]