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Why You Should Paint….Even if You Can’t

By Christi Belle / July 29, 2015

loading… I’ve always been a perfectionist. Not in the crazy obsessive color-labeling things way, but in the deep soul way where that dark cave of wolves, Frankenstein and other nightmare characters from my childhood tell me I’m not good enough. From my memories somewhere in middle school, I began holding a performance bar for myself that was nothing short…

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Perseverance, Santa Ynez

Making Friends with Perseverance

By Christi Belle / July 21, 2015

loading… Five reasons why you should keep on keepin’ on Are you one of those people who loves a challenge? Do you live to endure a ka-jillion miles of running and cheer at the end of a race? Do you relish in the long-term glory of a goal set waaaay long ago? If you are,…

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Slow Down

By Christi Belle / March 19, 2015

loading… Artist: Debbie Johnson When was the last time you stopped to smell the roses? Like, really? Not just said to yourself, yah more people should do that as you walk into a wall, texting that oh so important message about whatever. But, actually came to a full STOP in front of a gorgeous rose…

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Feeling Stuck?

By Christi Belle / February 1, 2015

loading… When faced with big life decisions, it is natural to feel stuck, or paralyzed. Dr. Cloud said “Don’t wait until you can get it all done to do something. Just do a little bit. Get started. Take one step.” Love this advice…but how do you do it? How do you get started? How do…

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What are you waiting for?

By Christi Belle / January 28, 2015

loading… What are you waiting for? Are you waiting for the right time of life to try something new, or learn a skill? Are you waiting until conditions are perfect (like I do)? I remember telling myself that I’d exercise more when I had more free time…but so far, none of my time has freed…

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Laying the Groundwork

By Christi Belle / December 3, 2014

loading… Last night I decided to start a new painting. If I’m being honest, it was a feeble attempt to self-soothe. I turned on the music, poured myself a glass of Sangiovese, primed the canvas and began laying down the first layer of paint. This stage of the painting process is typically referred to as “underpainting” and…

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