Artful Reflections

Artful Reflections

By Allison CraigSociety & CultureEducationSelf-ImprovementLeisurePhilosophyHome & Garden
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Artful Reflections episodes

  • 4: Creating Safe Places

    This episode explores the concept of creating safe places. These can range from public places such as coffee shops and restaurants, to people in our daily lives and those individuals with whom distance separates us. And especially now considering current events—creating a safe place in our homes.

    • Introduction
    • Stay Safe Out There (COVID-19)
    • Podcast Schedule Update
      • Weekly Instead of Biweekly
      • Finding Peace in the Everyday
      • The Picturesque Countryside → A Favorite Restaurant
        • Returning to a Favorite Restaurant
        • Safe Places
          • Do We Have Unrealistic Expectations?
          • Retreating to Cozy Spots
            • Ideas for Safe Places Outside the Home
            • Ideas for Safe Places Around the Home
              • Flowers
              • Blankets
              • Twinkle Lights
              • Essential Oils
              • Ideas for Restlessness
                • Creating the "Coffeeshop" Feel in Your Own Home
                • Finding Safe Places in Other People
                  • Getting to Know Other People
                  • Reaching Out to Those Who Are Lonely
                  • Conclusion
                    • Reflection Questions
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                        • 21 min
                      • 3: Embracing Your Surroundings

                        This episode is for anybody who is—or has—struggled with their surroundings.

                        • Introduction
                        • My First Experience Not Settled in My Surroundings
                          • Moving to Southern CA
                          • Deciding to Stay Positive
                          • How I Found Places to Make My Surroundings Feel More Like Home
                          • My Second Experience Not Settled in My Surroundings
                            • Negative Feels Starting to Fester Again
                            • Recognizing a Pattern
                              • Trying to Think Positive
                                • Garden Realization
                                • Again Resenting Surroundings
                                • Try to Look for the Positive
                                • Eucalyptus Trees
                                  • Decorating Philosophy
                                    • Decorating in Harmony with Your Surroundings
                                    • Eucalyptus History
                                    • Encouragement to Learn About History of Your Area
                                      • Reflection Questions
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                                          • 12 min
                                        • 2. The Seed is Just as Important as the Flower

                                          This episode explores the concept of needing to tend to our ideas, goals, and dreams. Sometimes what feels like wasted time is actually part of an important process of nurturing beautiful growth.

                                          • Introduction
                                          • You Can't Have the Flower Without the Seed
                                          • No Apparent Growth
                                            • “Wasting Time”
                                            • Personal Examples
                                            • Different Results Than What We Expect
                                              • Purple Cone Flower Example
                                                • Scientific name: E. candicans
                                                • Moral of the Story
                                                • Closed Doors
                                                  • Alternate way of approaching goal
                                                  • Letting Go of An Old Goal
                                                    • Oakleaf Hydrangea Example
                                                      • Scientific name: H. quercifolia
                                                      • Moral of the Story
                                                      • Pruning
                                                        • Cutting Back on Focusing on Too Many Areas
                                                        • Conclusion
                                                          • Reflection Questions
                                                            • Follow me on Instagram
                                                            • Check out my website
                                                              • 12 min
                                                            • 1: Introduction

                                                              This episode is an introduction to the purpose and format of the Artful Reflections podcast, and a little introduction to me! Enjoy!

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                                                                • 5 min

                                                              About Artful Reflections

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                                                              This podcast is meant to be a mini escape from our hectic day-to-day lives. Pause for a short time while Allison provides you with thoughtful content presented in a reflective narrative style. Each…