#artistrestidency

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I updated my SELF CARE PLAN as the final step of my Rest*idency, which I’m sharing here along with a blank version in case you need inspiration for making your own to help you through this challenging time!❤️ As I keep adding things the print gets smaller and smaller...perhaps my goal is to turn everything in my everyday life into restorative practices?😋Note: this is an ideal vision, which I don’t always live up to following completely. But still I follow most of it and it really helps me make healthier decisions! #reallife #flexibility🙏 If you’d like to read the FULL recap of my recent self-designed Artist Rest*idency that’s now up in my blog, link in bio. 👈 . . . #selfcare #selfcaretips #selfcarematters #selfcareishealthcare #healing #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #restorativepractices #stressmanagement #fulltransparency #lauraleegulledge #thedarkmatterofmonastarr #restidency #artistrestidency https://www.instagram.com/p/CE-LK-JFTCu/?igshid=17p03kyrh8h63

[whoislauralee]

CEREMONY is helpful to mark transitions and honor intentions, so I planned a handful specifically for my Rest*idency.⭐️Here’s a peek at what these included: Making an offering/ cutting off the past & future, 💇‍♀️oceanfront gratitude/ ancestor ritual with body painting, 🌊river water gratitude & healing blessing,💙burning/ releasing old thoughts & patterns x7,🔥burning/ mourning the old world vision (more fire!),💥joining a new awesome organization @naacp #allyship ,👍 making a pilgrimage to visit world family @adamaleksander #artnerlove 🚙 AND to visit biological family. 💘We can easily forget to schedule such moments for release & commemoration in everyday life, so if you could use such ceremony I ARTNER DARE YOU to set the intention & make it happen!🙌 . . . #restidency #artistrestidency #residency #artistresidency #ritual #ceremony #healing #worldfamily #pilgrimage #burning #release #witnessing #gratitude #lettinggoofthepast #goodbyeoldworld https://www.instagram.com/p/CEm_9ckF_c3/?igshid=6up4ohmnn7iq

[whoislauralee]

My favorite invention during my Virtual RESTidency this winter with @blueridgecommcollege was this landing board I made to help make engaging in a virtual spaces more fun. 🎈Like, let’s explore my studio! Or have a one minute dance party! 💃I’ll be using an even BETTER version of this next week in my virtual comics camp—Which still has room for a couple more campers, just sayin…😉 If you’re curious about what a RESTidency is (or wanna learn more about my summer art camps) check out my latest blogs, link in bio. 👈 . . . #restidency #artistrestidency #residency #artistinresidance #artistinrestidance #blueridgecommunitycollege #lauraleegulledge #alwaysinventing #creativeexperiments #artnerlove #artnerinrestidance #selfcare #restasresistance #healing #whimsy #mentalhealthmatters #zoomfatigue #virtuallearning https://www.instagram.com/p/CQi1A-OlVf4/?utm_medium=tumblr

[whoislauralee]

Today marks the end of my 2 month self-imposed Rest*idency, which has been a nourishing & revealing experiment.💫✍️💡😴✨I needed a punctuation mark between what once was and what is yet to become...a release & reboot to help better manage myself moving forward in these turbulent waters we swim in.🧜‍♀️💦I know it’s an immense privilege to be able to make space to try new healing practices and creative explorations. I’m just grateful I could give myself the permission & compassion to do such deep diving.🙏✨I’ll do my best to share the gifts I discovered with you all as I continue to weave the Rest*idency spirit into my work & life moving forward!🎁❤️(Including those silent days...)Thanks @thebonnetmaker for helping with the photo📸 . . . #restidency #artistrestidency #residency #artistresidency #artistlife #restasresistance #rest #reset #reprioritize #pause #stopgrindculture #worth #selfworth #naps #healing #release #thrivenotsurvive #quietthechaos #slowdown #pandemicpause #endofsummer https://www.instagram.com/p/CEkaSfGFHyp/?igshid=1jlfbndsnrrtw

[whoislauralee]

Years ago I would write a dozen words on myself to help reprogram the inaccurate stories I was telling myself. ✍️I even had Mona write half of these words on herself in The Dark Matter of Mona Starr to model this practice. 🌠I’m happy to report that I’m down to only ONE WORD which I’ve been writing on myself daily during my Rest*idency: WORTHY. 💓 It’s amazing how many different “issues” really boil down to self worth, giving me a clear target to focus my energy & attention on. 🎯 If YOU have inaccurate labels for yourself in your head, I ARTNER DARE you to identify the more accurate label & write it on yourself daily and see how long it takes to sink in.🙏 . . . #thedarkmatterofmonastarr #lauraleegulledge #graphicmedicine #restidency #artistrestidency #narrativetherapy #selfworth #selftalk #worthy #worthiness #reprogramyourmind #healing #writeyourstory #changeyourstory https://www.instagram.com/p/CESYPDIFPU8/?igshid=lx975bprf8z0

[whoislauralee]

My favorite experiment of this Rest*idency has been doing a SILENT DAY each week. 🤫 Inspired by the benefits I discovered at a silent retreat at @yogaville108 and Gandhi’s practice of “silent Mondays” I’ve adapted it for #reallife with varying degrees of success these past 7 weeks.🦋It’s allowed me to do some deeper diving within, be more intentional when I DO speak, and deprogram some urgency. More meditation & less stimulation. 💙 I will probably continue this as a monthly practice moving forward (because weekly does present logistical issues) so if you see me wearing my “observing silence” sign please don’t think I’m a freak. I’m just a sensitive girl trying to find balance in this overstimulating world...even if it might make me look silly.🙏Side note: This is the longest my hair has been my entire life!!👀 . . . #silentday #silenceisgolden #silence #restidency #artistrestidency #hsp #highlysensitiveperson #hspproblems #mentalhealth #balance #overstimulation #slowdown #gowithin #quiettime https://www.instagram.com/p/CEKq2U7Fgoj/?igshid=hl1pqj50j497

[whoislauralee]

During this Rest*idency I’ve been reflecting a lot about NEEDS, so I decided to copy “Take what you need” by @reenaesmailcomposer in my Sketchbook Dares. ✍️🦋The idea of asserting my needs has admittedly triggered feelings of weakness, selfishness, or unworthiness in the past. But it doesn’t have to mean you’re taking AWAY from someone else. Or that you think your needs are MORE important than others. 💚Perhaps by acknowledging & advocating for your individual needs you are making the world around you a little bit healthier...a little more honest...a little more loving....a little more safe? Perhaps it will help open up conversations about what really, we ALL need.🙏✨ . . . #art #wordart #sketchbookdares #sketchbook #lauraleegulledge #takewhatyouneed #reenaesmail #citizenartist #artssummit2018 #watercolor #needs #selfcare #soulcare #bettertogether #restidency #artistrestidency https://www.instagram.com/p/CDcRo0OFDsR/?igshid=yow7slgwwhux

[whoislauralee]

Another Rest*idency prompt...✍️ Part of “dating myself” means making a list of all the things I would want a partner to give me...and then start learning how to give those things to myself. Like permission to rest, flowers, and patience.❤️One example of such self love is when I leave myself notes when I pack things up to be discovered by future-me. 💌(I used to always do this when I packed up my kit for a show or school visit!) 📦 Like these moving boxes here from a while back—I always forget about the notes so I’m always surprised & grateful to past-tense-me for reminding present-me I’m worthy & loved.🙏💕 . . . #restidency #artistrestidency #selflove #selfcompassion #datingyourself #loveyourself #youwillbeokay #selftalk #positivevibesonly #thankspasttenseme #movingboxes #moving #lovenotes #iartnerdareyou https://www.instagram.com/p/CC67isplo0p/?igshid=1l4nnevozqdk9

[whoislauralee]

Another Rest*idency activity you can try: write yourself a LOVE LETTER to be opened on your next birthday!✍️💌 Part of dating myself is showing my self such worthiness & compassion. Figuring out what I need and giving it to myself. Making space. And yes, taking myself on dates I know I’ll enjoy. (Like spontaneous hiking and milkshakes!)💘 . . . #restidency #artistresidency #artistrestidency #residency #worthiness #selfcompassion #loveyourself #selfresponsibility #healyourheart #alonetime #datingyourself #roses #hiking #sweatyselfie #loveletters #iloveyou #howdoilovethee https://www.instagram.com/p/CCmN2vHls1-/?igshid=tuma31gdeefy

[whoislauralee]

I’m doing an ARTIST REST*IDENCY during July & August because I’ve really had trouble slowing my busy self down. If you can relate—here’s how you can join me!✍️💕Creative ladies seeking structure to create & heal (and those benefiting from unemployment like me right now) are especially invited.🎨✨You can also design your own variation on this idea that accommodates your personal needs, goals, and schedule. #reallife 💖So I ARTNER DARE YOU to turn away from the grind with me & tune into your heart for a reset to hopefully help us better face whatever comes next.🙏 . . . #residency #artistresidency #restidency #artistrestidency #athomeresidency #diyresidency #lauraleegulledge #healing #reset #summerstaycation #arttherapy #slowdown #selfcare #takewhatyouneed #artivism #restasresistance #artnerlove #iartnerdareyou https://www.instagram.com/p/CCJ5_GYlz-E/?igshid=19lkxibavm1dr

[whoislauralee]

🎉NEWS: Today I started a two month ARTIST REST*IDENCY that is sponsored, designed, and hosted by ME at home!💚In this twist on a typical residency, I will be prioritizing REST & HEALING along with MAKING ART. (Both my therapeutic personal pieces and social justice inspired work.)✍️✨I recognize the precious opportunity of this moment to break old patterns and figure out a new way to live—and I’ve been feeling called to explore this through my art & self. So I am gifting myself some space to intentionally slow down, tune in, rethink, and reset. 🙏⚡️If YOU are also in need of a little Artist Rest*idency, you can do it along with me from home! I will post more info about HOW tomorrow! ����And in the meantime....you might consider taking a nap. You deserve it.😘😴PS—Thanks for the beautiful labyrinth pic, Juliet! . . #restidency #residency #artistrestidency #artistresidency #healing #expression #rethink #arttherapy #slowdown #selfcompassion #writeyourownstory #artistlife #quarantinelife #restasresistance https://www.instagram.com/p/CCHUFeXlUIW/?igshid=6edpek2gkqmf