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Make an angelic image to inspire you to shine. | |
| Create a picture of your future, using images and words from magazines, travel brochures, old greeting cards, and store catalogues. Make a collage bookmark with a theme that matches your favorite topic or your mood when you read. Make photocopies of your favorite photographs, cut out the images that you like in them, and then use these images to make a collage of your life. | |
| Make a colorful scarf, table runner, wall hanging, or prayer pillow. | |
| Learn to play a musical instrument or find a local spiritual drumming group. | |
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Put anger in a safe place -- a Slammit. Grab a piece of wood and a handful of nails, and pound a nail for each behavior, action or comment that has you feeling angry. | |
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Paint your windows with washable paint, and enjoy a new view. Instead of paint, make frosted glass designs using Glass Wax window cleaner. | |
| Draw/Sketch/Paint your full length self-portrait -- no artistic talent required. | |
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Make your own candles using wax beads. Embed small nonflammable toys from your childhood. | |
| Make a joke jar. | |
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Make a quilt or wall hanging to represent an important part of your life, using old T-shirts, outgrown baby clothes, or other meaningful fabric. Make a paper quilt using the gift wrap paper from a special birthday or anniversary, a baby or wedding shower, or a religious holiday. | |
| Make a symbolic face mask. Create a three dimensional sculpture of your true self using plaster of Paris and carving tools. | |
| Capture what you love on film with an instant or disposable camera.. | |
| Create a container to hold your dreams or other things you cherish. | |
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Make or buy your own meditation fountain. Paint words and symbols representing what you feel gratitude towards on a clear glass coffee mug or drinking glass. Use this cup wherever you need to remember that your cup truly runneth over. | |
| Make or buy a bean bag toy to comfort your hands and your heart. | |
| Fill a basket with small gifts, then randomly choose one for your tired spirit. | |
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Weave or braid yarn or thread into a colorful piece of artwork. Make your own rosary or prayer shawl; ask a priest or rabbi to bless it for you. | |
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Make or buy a candle garden, and have each candle represent something. Create a candle garden by having each person in your group hold a lighted candle. | |
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Finger paint your spirit and your dreams. Finger paint a star, using a hand print for each arm of the star. Paint with your eyes closed and see what your spirit paints. Use a straw to blow paint into patterns -- spirit means breath. | |
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Make your own wind chimes. Buy a small rubber hammer, and turn your store-bought wind chimes into a musical instrument. Make a mobile based on your favorite theme. | |
| Make your own magic wand, magic hat or magic cape. Use it whenever you feel the need for a little extra magic in your every day life. | |
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Sing or hum a song -- one you know, or one you made up. Tone or chant instead of singing. Make a tape of your favorite songs -- playful and fun songs on one side, and favorite songs about love, family and friendship on the other. |
Dr. Joy is available to present playful workshops (playshops) and seminars at your business, corporate training retreat, non profit organization gathering, or club membership meetings. She is located in Denver, Colorado, and travels throughout the US to deliver Serious Fun ™ Programs for personal growth, healthy lifestyle, wellness, and inspiration. Please see the program pages for details and contact information.
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