Transform Negative Emotions with the RAIN Technique

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A finely detailed, hand-painted editorial illustration in deep blue indigo ink. A contemplative person stands before a massive abstract wall that stretches infinitely in all directions, symbolizing emotional barriers. An opening in the wall glows softly, representing breakthrough and emotional resolution. A subtle, muted color palette. Editorial illustration, artistic, sophisticated.

Struggling with anxiety, sadness, or anger? The RAIN technique is a powerful method for working through negative emotions rather than avoiding them. Instead of getting stuck in cycles of worry or frustration, this simple four-step approach—Recognize, Allow, Investigate, and Nurture—helps you process emotions with mindfulness and self-compassion. Learn how this transformative technique can shift your perspective and bring clarity to even the most difficult moments.

Art vs. Tech: The Frustration Chronicles

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Navigating modern technology as an artist can feel like battling a mythical beast with 17 writhing heads named “Settings.” Each promises liberation but leads you deeper into a labyrinth of confusion. Join me as I share my tech nightmares and ask, are we all just ranting to our shower walls?

What brands do I associate with?

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What brands do you associate with? Besides my own brand? I don’t “associate” with any brand really. Now, as far as brands or companies that I like and use, well I shop at Trader Joe’s. I love their products. They use only non-gmo wheat and they have a lot of products with ingredients I am … Continue reading What brands do I associate with?

Healing Guide to Bloodstone: A Stone of Strength, Courage and Vitality

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Bloodstone Tumbled Rocks Bloodstone, also known as heliotrope, is an earthy green and red variety of chalcedony that shares its family with agate and jasper. All of these stones belong to the cryptocrystalline variety of quartz within the broader chalcedony family, making them closely related in structure and composition. Bloodstone is typically opaque, which often … Continue reading Healing Guide to Bloodstone: A Stone of Strength, Courage and Vitality