On YouTube, I just stumbled across a strings trio called Simply Three. Watched three videos in a row. By the time "Africa" was half done, I had tears running down my face.
This is the power of Art (which deserves to be capitalized).
Enjoy.
-- Janet
I've been a mad creative for well over 25 years.
I've authored books, co-created two Tarot decks with my hubby, penned poems, written over 1200 reviews, made loads of jewelry, whipped up aromatherapy goodies, won a magazine award for a recipe, designed social media art...
You get the picture.
But this (crazy) year, I really--really--came to understand the healing power of creativity.
Both in making Art...and witnessing it. In any form.
So I've decided to make creativity and art the focus of this blog.
I realize that Art is:
I want to share all aspects of Art, because I believe we need to make it and celebrate now more than ever.
After I finish my coursework, I'll be offering creativity and therapeutic Art coaching, too. Stay tuned.
Oh, and you may be wondering "What is CATHARTICUS?"
1. From Greek, katharsis, through Late Latin catharticus; inducing catharsis; that is, purgative or cleansing.
2. A purifying release of the emotions or of tension, especially through art or drama.
3. In psychoanalysis, a technique used to relieve tension and anxiety by bringing repressed material to consciousness.
-- Janet
Despite knowing I am a Renaissance Soul for many years, I've had an identity crisis of sorts when it comes to blogging and social media--especially with the rampant advice of "you have to specialize!" circulating around.
But I just can't be nailed down to one "thing". I'm MANY things (and I like it that way). I'm not JUST a Tarot author and deck co-creator. I'm not JUST an Amazon.com Hall of Fame Reviewer. I'm not JUST a mystical teacher. I'm not JUST an ex-vangelical. I'm not JUST a wife. I'm not JUST a mom. I'm not JUST an award-winning cook and foodie. I'm not JUST a radio and podcast interviewer/guest. I'm not JUST a life-long learner with overloaded floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. I'm not JUST a jewelry designer. I'm not JUST a scent alchemist. I'm not JUST...
See where I'm going with this?
And honestly, I'm tired of the scattered energy (even though I've scaled way down over the years).
Well, now I'm scaling back even more. I've closed all the Facebook accounts--pro pages and personal profile.
I even deleted our Patreon page.
That leaves:
So when the mood hits, I'll be sharing about This Boyer Life mostly via this blog. Feel free to follow along. :o)