Tag Archive for creativity and inspiration

Gratitude Journals + Manifestation Books: My Moleskine Obsession

moleskine journals | Dianna Bonny Photography

Today, I thought I would share this slice of the chaotic way I try to organize my creative self. I have an embarrassing love affair going on with Moleskine journals. It has gotten out of hand. But, honestly, I can’t help myself. Every time I see a new style, I try to figure out a way to bring it into…

Healing Lessons from NBC’s The Voice

Sigmund Freud quote photo | Dianna Bonny

I’m not much of a television watcher, but my son and I did get taken in by the swirling media vortex of The Voice last Spring. Somehow, we happened upon the season premiere and from then on we were loyally watching every Monday night. I adored the winner; my son was rooting for someone else. In the end we jokingly…

Art as Therapy: Curative Powers of Creative Endeavors

ladybugs

Over these last few of years, things have become rather neutral in my life. My wardrobe reduced to uniform status: black and white t-shirts, jeans and ballet flats. My house now a boring palette of beige, brown and, sadly, more beige. None of this was a conscious choice. It sort of happened without my looking, until one day a couple…

New Year, New You: Let the Light In

glass heart on beach sand

One day, you will look back upon all that has come to pass and understand the reasons. Every non-sensical moment will suddenly become ripe with purpose and meaning. As your cells align with that future possibility, trust that every molecule in your being is searching for the intersection of that clarity. As understanding makes its way to you, traveling through space and time to reveal…

Strength and Love: Homecoming by Linda Reuther

Dianna Bonny Lotus Icon

Today is a short and sweet post. Honestly, I saw this somewhere and wrote it down but have not been able to find out much about it. I am not sure if it is a complete poem or part of a larger work, but I love it. There were times when I just felt so small and alone that laying…

Healing with Art: Sending Beneficent Vibrations to the Universe

healing flags

I had an idea to make a spin off of prayer flags because I have always loved them and hope to one day go to the Himalayas and see them blowing their beautiful messages into the world. Traditionally, prayer flags are used to promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom. The flags do not carry prayers to gods, which is a…