Community is about finding people that like you and encourage you to be you.  What you might forget is that this means you need to face who you are to find the people that support the full and real you.  Laumee and Rachael do a meandering dive into what community means to them and also how this search for external validation is a distraction for knowing yourself.  Enjoy the conversation.  Announcement:  This podcast will no longer have a set schedule.  We will still try to publish a podcast twice a month but we are going to make room for creative flow and inspiration.   Questions to reflect on: What do you really want? What would make you feel energized?  What does a safe person look like? How can you be safe for yourself and others? What feels depleting? Resources mentioned:    Book to read:  Who you were meant to be by Lindsay Gibson https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/who-you-were-meant-to-be-a-guide-to-finding-or-recovering-your-lifes-purpose_lindsay-c-gibson/550386/#edition=57324559&idiq=41557158 Thrive Together Network: https://thrivetogethernetwork.com/

How do you find freedom beyond what happened?  Trauma affects our world, our responses, how we relate to each other, and how we see ourselves.  It’s time to get to know who you are and what motivates you.  As Laumee says, “It’s time to be as weird as you are and be ok with it.” Start by paying attention to what brings you joy and curiosity. Pay attention to what drops your energy. “You cannot fight what you prefer.”  Resources mentioned: Who you were meant to be by Lindsay Gibson https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/who-you-were-meant-to-be-a-guide-to-finding-or-recovering-your-lifes-purpose_lindsay-c-gibson/550386/#edition=57324559&idiq=41557158 Maria Brophy business advice for artists https://mariabrophy.com/ Question for today:  What does your authentic self want? Come and comment on our Instagram post:  https://www.instagram.com/sparrowshand/ https://www.instagram.com/laumee_art/

Creativity is a safe place to express yourself, to get to know yourself, to see your shadow, to contribute.  Laumee and Rachael talk about the difference of creating for the joy and discovery vs how art is usually portrayed as something special to be scrutinized.  Hopefully, this episode will encourage you to create and better understand yourself.  Find the post on Instagram and share your thoughts on the question: What if you could trust yourself?  https://www.instagram.com/sparrowshand/

Laumee and Rachael are back from their summer break.  Now they are sharing insights, new projects, and steps towards community. The reminder today is that life is not a superhero journey.  There isn’t one savior to fix it all. You are not responsible for the world but you can heal yourself, you can do your best, and you can still make a difference in ways you might never see.  Q What does it mean to be authentic to you?  Q How would you have a friendship with yourself?  Resources listed: Christin’s Stay Hype Podcast  https://youtu.be/kMxeCBQ1d_k?si=x33euXJ4Pu8FOs2E

In this episode, Rachael and Laumee talk about playful creativity - and how to teach art without focussing on technique only. Follow along as they explore exciting new ideas and discuss ways to initiate creative projects and workshops.

Do you use social media - or is it the other way around? In this episode, Rachael and Laumee discuss how artists can benefit from social media instead of wasting their time and energy by creating an endless stream of content.

Laumee and Rachael share their art and experiences of discovery.  This is a winding episode full of inspiration, resources, and meandering creative ideas.  Enjoy the journey.

How do we take care of ourselves while the world needs changing? How do we work towards change? What even makes a difference?  There isn’t really answers, mostly questions.  Laumee and Rachael discuss the struggles of trying to do more, self-care and preservation and what can be done.  Resources: The Way Out Is In: A Zen podcast episode about healing transgenerational trauma and hatred https://open.spotify.com/episode/0XmhX76zRnYv2RghXxN9Ic Combatants for Peace is a grassroots movement of Israelis and Palestinians working together to bring peace, equality and freedom. https://cfpeace.org/

Changing “should” to “could”.  Laumee and Rachael continue off of the theme of the last episode to share some clarity and ideas for self care. “Calling back your energy” to give focus to your goals and yourself. What is taking too much attention? Setting up routine for the bare minimum.  Rachael shares how her outlook shifted when she brought art into her scheduling challenges.  Some suggestions discussed: A line drawing a day Automatic drawing Draw what your intention for your day Q What are 5 things you can do for yourself today to help you shine?  Book mentioned: The Glass Castle Memoir https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7445.The_Glass_Castle?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_16 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_creative_explorers_podcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sparrowshand/ https://www.instagram.com/laumee_art/

Today we have a guest! Saehee Chang returns to talk a little bit about kimchi but also goals for this year. We’re feeling fresh and ready for exciting possibilities.  Self care is the key to focusing on your passions.  We’re asking the big questions.  What do you really want? What do you deserve? How are you regulating your nervous system and creating time for yourself?  Recommended resources: The Book of Korean Self Care https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Book-of-Korean-Self-Care/Isa-Kujawski/9781800652040 Finch app for habit tracking  https://finchcare.com/ Gentle Pilates https://www.youtube.com/@JessicaValantPilates Book: Myung Sung the Korean art of living meditation https://neobooksandcoffee.com/products/myung-sung-the-korean-art-of-living-meditation Book: Wabi Sabi the gift of imperfection https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/56058947 Free Facebook group for Weirdos https://www.facebook.com/groups/weirdwomen/ Lauren of Love podcast for inner healing and awareness https://www.laurenoflove.com/podcast