Category: stigma

Peace as a Practice

by Jason C Hopcus, posted in abstract art, anxiety, art, Artist, authentic, awareness, boundaries, compassion, connection, contemporary art, depression, empathy, expectation, fear, gratitude, growth, happiness, healing, honesty, integrity, journey, kindness, manifest, media, meditation, mental health, next steps, passion, peace, self discovery, self love, shame, stigma, struggle, taking action, truth, Uncategorized, wellness

Peace is one of those words that has an elusive quality. The word traditionally is defined asĀ a state of tranquility or quiet: such as, a: freedom from civil disturbanceĀ  b: a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom (merriam-webster) By definition, it sounds like a beautiful construct. Almost … Continue reading Peace as a Practice

Life as Art

by Jason C Hopcus, posted in abstract art, art, Artist, authentic, awareness, boundaries, compassion, connection, contemporary art, empathy, expectation, fear, gratitude, growth, happiness, healing, honesty, integrity, journey, kindness, manifest, mental health, next steps, passion, peace, self discovery, self love, shame, stigma, struggle, taking action, therapy, truth, Uncategorized

Life as Art Quite often, these three words just pop into my head. Like magic, I will see thisĀ phrase of simple words strung together. Each time sparking a new curiosity. Ā A simple expression... "Life as Art". I am compelled to explore a deeper meaning, which started by considering how it applies in my own life. … Continue reading Life as Art

Connection Through Self-Expression

by Jason C Hopcus, posted in abstract art, art, Artist, authentic, awareness, boundaries, compassion, connection, contemporary art, depression, empathy, expectation, fear, gratitude, growth, happiness, healing, honesty, integrity, journey, kindness, manifest, meditation, mental health, next steps, passion, peace, self discovery, self love, shame, stigma, struggle, taking action, truth, Uncategorized, wellness

We are wired for connection to ourselves and others.

Discovering Myself Through Art

by Jason C Hopcus, posted in abstract art, art, Artist, authentic, awareness, compassion, connection, contemporary art, empathy, expectation, fear, gratitude, growth, happiness, healing, integrity, journey, kindness, manifest, media, meditation, mental health, next steps, passion, peace, self discovery, self love, shame, stigma, struggle, taking action, therapy, truth, Uncategorized, wellness

Each of us is wired for connection. To ourself, others, and whatever else we choose to believe in. No one gets a handbook explaining how that connection actually happens, whichĀ can leave us blindly searching. Looking in other people, places, and things. Often chasing the next best thing, which is rarely grounded in the present moment. … Continue reading Discovering Myself Through Art

1 in 5. Changing the faces of mental health

by Jason C Hopcus, posted in anxiety, authentic, awareness, boundaries, compassion, connection, depression, empathy, fear, gratitude, growth, healing, honesty, integrity, journey, kindness, manifest, mental health, mental illness, shame, stigma, struggle, taking action, therapy, truth, Uncategorized, wellness

  May is Mental Health Awareness month. An entire month aimed to create positive awareness for mental health. A healthy step forward, right? Personally, I believe this is an important first step on a long winding road, but merely a starting point. My feelings about this cause are deeply personal, rooted in my own complicated … Continue reading 1 in 5. Changing the faces of mental health