What can any of us do when times are tough to soothe ourselves, continue to think and try to find solutions to what ails us?
In behavioral health these days we often offer meditation based treatments coupled with problem solving, or relaxation techniques joined with rethinking. In the past treatments, embraced lying on a couch recalling and rethinking the past.
Emerson and Thoreau, for whom this post is beholden, recommend connecting with God through nature and becoming aware in that connection to the abundance of your own consciousness.
For me, painting is my connection both to what is Spiritual and what is grand in my own mind. It has also provided enormous succor and comfort in troubled times.
For those for whom painting might offer similar solace and inspiration, I am offering classes in painting- painting for self reliance and resilience.