Art Therapy Rx

06/12/2026

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This is part 2 of the series. How to take new healthy patterns of ...

06/09/2026

The Lotus and the Stink Bug...Finding Stillness in Fast Forward
This drawing was an intentional exploration of the paradox of mindfulness: how do we find stillness in a life that rarely slows down? I chose to create a lotus—a symbol of peace and presence—and present it as a fast-moving time-lapse to capture that dichotomy. The challenge isn't finding a perfectly quiet moment; it's learning to notice beauty, breath, and awareness right in the middle of the motion.
As I finished the drawing, an unexpected visitor landed beside the flower as if it were real. A stink bug, apparently unconcerned with symbolism, accidentally became part of the lesson. Just when we think we've created a perfect moment of calm, life shows up with its own ideas.
Maybe mindfulness isn't about controlling the scene. Maybe it's about making room for the lotus and the stink bug.
The whole moment reminded me of a Zen koan—a simple story that points toward a deeper truth, often through an ordinary moment that reveals something unexpected. It might go something like this:
A student asked the master, “How do I find peace in a busy world?”
The master drew a lotus.
A stink bug landed on it.
The lesson was complete.

This drawing was an intentional exploration of the paradox of mindf...

04/07/2026

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03/13/2026

New Yorkers need Creative Arts Therapy, which is why LCATs need to be added to the Medicaid provider list and commercial insurance panels. I’m asking , and , to keep the Bronson-Brouk proposals in this year’s final budget. Thank you, and for supporting

10/19/2025

Thank you for urging to sign A3319 into law! My clients and many more will appreciate it!

09/08/2025

When we travel we so easily notice the beauty around us. When we return we can feel discouraged but there are so many beautiful things great and small close by! Post a picture of yours….

05/19/2025

Allergies? Asthma? Low mood? SING! Studies prove it'll help

05/12/2025

05/09/2025

Why is it so hard to stop thinking the same way?

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