Tag: joy

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 as a state of tranquility or quiet: such as, a: freedom from civil disturbance  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 this phrase of simple words strung together. Each time sparking a new curiosity.  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

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, which 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

4 Steps to Finding Greater Happiness and Fulfillment

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

These days we seem to be inundated by messages encouraging us to be happy. You can find positive inspiration just about anywhere, especially if you are looking. Music. TV. Social media. We are bombarded with information, aimed to inspire and hopefully provoke us toward a new attitude or frame of reference. But, does that actually … Continue reading 4 Steps to Finding Greater Happiness and Fulfillment