This painting was painted while in an apartment on the 16th floor in Kuala Lumpur, during the spring of 2020. It felt far from simple. At this point I was guided by fear. What would happen to the world? Well I am not going to go into a list of everything that I feared, we all have a long list. For the first time in my lifetime, and maybe for all of us we shared a fear that is truly global. Is it not strange that while feeling really stuck at that point of time, I somehow found the idea to write a list about what would happen if everything was simple. I wrote the list quickly and forgot about it. The same day I made this painting in my daily art meditation. It has the feeling that life was simple. The other day back in Sweden I was sorting out art meditations and this list fell on the floor. It had probably been one of the most significant pieces of writing that I had ever done for my own personal journey, and I had not recollection that I had written it. Reading the points on my paper I noticed that I was far along on creating simplicity. Far along on understanding what my core values actually where when facing my fear. Still I have points left on the list, and I am not sure if I ever want to do them all. But today I know much more about what really makes me happy, and it in many ways was so much simpler than I thought and in other ways much more difficult. I know that most of us feel far more complexity and uncertainty right now maybe that is why we can gain from trying the exercise: if everything was simple right now... This simple shift in perspective might give you a clue on what really matters to you. For me I need this in my life. Time and opportunity to walk in nature with fresh air. That is a luxury and a necessity for me. If you would like to learn how to do this process of mindfulness, creativity and reflection the online course in art meditation is open and you will learn one and do the exercises offline. You can alos buy the book Create to Relax which is has many exercises I nature and a recipe on how to paint with coffee. Kursen finns även på svenska som konstmeditation. I would love to hear from you. What is on your list? The simple things that helps you in these times. Take Care #slow_down #slowdown #simple_life #simple_living #nature #Create_to_Relax #art_meditation #Zenart

Yesterday evening Swedish time two minutes before the sky had its own show with a thunderstorm the shortlist for Golden Door Awards 2021 was announced. I have listened three times, and yes I am in it. The book Create to Flow that holds a course in creative self discovery filled with excursuses, tools and ideas for anyone that wants to unblock their creativity, expand their creative thinking and listen to their intuition will now be presented towards an international audience. It is a humbling feeling, sitting by the lake after spending the day recording guided meditations for the online courses thinking about how to reach a larger audience as I know that these tools can be a great help for many in their journey of self discovery. If you are curious to find out more about the book If you would like to know more about Golden Door Awards or on Amazon I would also love to say a big thank you to my editor Jacyntha England and everyone that has contributed with words of wisdom to the book Create to Flow. The book does also come to alive as an online course, and I am currently working on enhancing that experience. I can tell you that it is colorful and filled with tools to meditate, create and reflect.

f you want more creativity, curiosity, and flow in your life - this card deck is for you. I created it from a piece of advice from my daughter as I was anxious and grateful to plan a large art exhibition. She asked me to open up my box of possibilities and that is what I have done. Now it is in your hands, ready to inspire your creative thinking. 52 cards filled with color and curiosity. To create the box of my dreams, I asked a few of the smartest and most creative people I know, including inspiring authors and creative innovators to help me along the way. This has infused the box with tremendous wisdom. Apart from wisdom you will find, reflective questions, colors and creative ideas. Like how you would describe your inner icon in words and color. HIS CARD DECK CAN BE USED TO INSPIRE WRITING, DISCUSSIONS, START A MEETING, JOURNALING, PAINTING, OR BE A TOOL FOR PERSONAL GROWTH... You can your own in the shop. It might be the perfect gift for a creative friend. If you are looking for gifts for your company, kindly send us a message and we will quote your prices without VATSwedishartanddesign@gmail.com

En workshop i Kreativ Meditation där du får pröva processen med meditation, skapande och reflektion. I en kreativ miljö på Gamla Kraftstationen med Zenart och konstnär Ingela Johansson. Inga förkunskaper behövs. Lyssna på din intuition, Workshop i Kreativ Meditation med Zenart Workshop i Kreativ Meditation Du får pröva en process för att koppla av, lyssna inåt, minska oro och öka kreativitet. Processen är: meditation, kreativitet och reflektion. Du behöver inte kunna något om meditation eller måleri för att vara med. Efter workshopen har du prövat övningar för att koppla av, lyssna inåt, fokusera och bli mer kreativ. Allt material och fika ingår. Vid fint väder är vi delvis ute. Workshopens längd: 3h Gruppstorlek: 8 - 20 personer Plats: Gamla Kraftstationen, Deje (Vill du/ni göra det till en heldag så kan man äta lunch och besöka Konsthallen efter workshopen.) Datum: 11:e maj kl. 10 - 13 och 23:e maj kl. 18 - 21 Pris: 980 Leds av konstnär Ingela Johansson med över 30 års erfarenhet av att leda grupper i åtta länder. Nyhet: Genom samarbete med Gamla Kraftstationen kan vi nu erbjuda workshopen i en fantastisk kreativ miljö nära naturen. Anmälan till: ingela@zenart.info Telefon: 073 - 877 54 22 More information Det här tyckte andra: "Jag känner mig tryggare med mig själv." Anette Karlsson ""Metoden har hjälpt mig att sortera vad som är viktigt och inte." Frida Magnusson "Jag blev medveten om hur mycket vi påverkas av färger, och hur glad jag blev av färg." Johanna Nilsson ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. 11:e maj kl. 10 - 13 Kreativ Meditation workshop Gamla Kraftstationen, Deje 980:- 23:e maj kl. 18 - 21 Kreativ Meditation workshop Gamla Kraftstationen, Deje 980:- Jag vill anmäla mig till en Workshop i Kreativ Meditation. Du kan även ställa frågor om mer information här. Namn Efternamn Epost Meddelande Skicka in Tack! Anchor 1

Zenart arbetar med möten i färg för glädje och hälsa. Kurser i måleri, konstklubb, kreativ meditation, skogsbad med måleri, Wine&Paint i Karlstad samt onlinekurser i kreativ meditation. VÅGA MÅLA Lär dig måla med glädje, känsla och intuition. Kursprogram Längtar du efter att börja måla, meditera eller bli mer kreativ? Det ska vara enkelt att gå på kurs eller workshop Vi ser till att allt material finns på plats oavsett om det är i naturen eller inomhus. Ingen av våra kurser kräver förkunskaper. Fokus är på att ha kul, bli mer kreativ och få pröva nytt. Kurser: Kreativ Meditation, Konstklubben för kreativa äventyr samt Intuitivt Måleri. Workshop i Skogsmåleri, Wine&Paint samt intuitivt måleri inspirerad av Hilma af Klint. Onlinekurser hittar du här. Kursledare Ingela Johansson: "I alla kurser använder jag tekniker, övningar, material som jag har lärt mig genom att i över 30 år hålla i konstkurser i Sverige, Kina, Malaysia, Singapore och Australien." ”Tack för en fantastisk kurs. Det är som att ha lärt sig ett nytt språk.” Maria Peregenius "Ingela är otroligt duktig på och locka fram glädjen och hur man kan använda sig mer av sin intuition." Maria Lindblad "Det kan ibland vara svårt att släppa krav man har på sig själv, men den här kursen hjälpte mig med det." Therese Widjeskog Ahlman Jag är nyfiken Namn Efternamn Epost Meddelande Skicka in Tack!

Information om hur du väljer den Zenart kurs som passar dig bäst. Creative map The creative adventure. I'm glad you landed on this page, it means you're curious to explore your creativity. Heating The book Create to Flow can be an excellent starting point. If you are curious about exploring your creativity, I suggest a shorter workshop, such as forest painting, or feel good with color, they are physically available in Karlstad. Workshops are also available online as creative SPA, forest painting or vision collage. Right now these courses are available in English. When you get warm in your clothes, the course in creative meditation can be a good fit. For this trip, you can pack the deck for inspiration. Add to the experience with a great cup of coffee/tea and a playlist that piques your curiosity. Curious to know more about the benefits for your well-being, take a look at our Q&A. . Starting point Shorter workshop/event Shorter courses, workshops and events to explore your creativity. Wine&Paint Forest painting Makeyourownmark Coffee&Chocolate painting Books and deck of cards Here you will find books and decks for creatives exercises, techniques and inspiration. Create to Flow Creative inspiration Deck Longer courses Creative Meditation/healthcare Creative Meditation The art club for creative adventures Become part of the Zenart community. Start your first creative adventure today. Courses

Exercise 1, Nature "Nature is satisfied with simplicity." Isaac Newton Part 1 Meditation, 5 min Distractions have become increasingly common in our everyday life. We are interrupted by notifications, messages and constantly being available. The first exercise is an exercise in being here and now. Focus on movement in nature: such as the wind in a branch, waves, or clouds. To keep track of time, you can set a timer on your phone. If you are not in a hurry, it is not necessary to keep track of time. Look, observe and feel. Try to keep your mind on the object you are focused on. Feel free to activate your senses, through scent, texture, color and sound. If your mind wanders use it's imagination to get back to discover more about the colors in a cloud, or how fast it is drifting. Part 2 Creative meditation, 15 min (or however long you want) If time is important, set a timer, otherwise just continue for as long as you want. Choose the colors or pencils that feel right. Draw without requirements, if you get stuck draw the flow and movement of the object you have been meditating on, start painting lines as in the texture. If it's going to be something else, let it be something else. Let the brush and pen go on a journey of discovery. If words come up, write them down, if you feel like taking photos to describe your story, take pictures. When you feel that you are done, stop. During an exercise, you can make as many pictures as you want. Sometimes a picture takes a long time, sometimes you're done quickly.  If it suits you better to write about the experience, do that instead. Our feelings or our intuitive messages sometimes like to show up in a drawing or a meditation. Part 3 Reflection, 5 min How does it feel when everything flows? What is the sensation in motion? What happens in your body when you receive a notification in your phone? Good Luck Ingela

Exercise 6, Resistance and Flow ”If you relax and release, you will see that it puts you through tremendous spiritual growth." Michael A. Singer The law of resistance When we resist and fight against, the resistance usually increases, and when we let go, it flows. Sometimes all the excitement of holding back creates physical and mental reactions. Everything from tension pain to stomach ache. Sometimes we are also not fully aware of what it is in us that creates certain reactions. For example, it took me quite a long time before I understood that when I was really annoyed with my partner, I could comfort myself with food, instead of expressing how I felt because I couldn't deal with the problem. Today I can recognise the pattern and talk about it.  Part 1 Meditation in everyday life, 5 min Mindfulness and calmness can be found in things that we do every day, but it's about how we do them. Try brushing your teeth and be fully aware that you are brushing your teeth. Feel how the brush feels, how the toothpaste tastes and take your time. You can try the same thing if washing the dishes or making the bed. When choosing clothes, consider how the fabric feels against the skin.  When your thoughts wander to something else, just gently bring them back to the task at hand. Part 2 Creative Meditation, 10 min Measure the resistance and then the flow. When you feel that you are done, stop. During an exercise, you can make as many pictures as you want. Sometimes a picture takes a long time, sometimes you're done quickly.  Part 3 Reflection, 5 min Where in the body is the resistance? Where is the flow? What can you do to increase flow? Good Luck Ingela

Exercise 9, Understanding Your Own Choices We know deep down if a choice is right for us or not, we feel it. We can't always express or even explain but still we feel it in our bodies. When we go against the choices, we often get reactions such as pain, tension or other purely physical reactions. If we are stressed we easily override or disregards these feelings, so this is a practice in becoming aware of your own process and gaining tools to become present before making a choice. Begin to become aware of your choices, begin to see them and reflect. The first step is to begin to understand yourself and your actions. One way is to create time for thought and reflection. Time to hang out with yourself, today we will try it by experiencing taste and smell.  Part 2 Meditation, 10 - 20 min Try drinking a cup of coffee, juice or tea. Focus on the taste and aroma. If you want extra fragrance, add, for example, fresh mint to juice or tea, or cardamom to coffee. Try to focus on the experience.  Part 1 Creative Meditation, 10 min Paint or draw and use the colors that feel right. If words come up, write them down. If you don't feel like painting, do something creative that inspires you. Part 3 Reflection What happens when we allow ourselves to just be?  Can you remember when a decision felt right in your body? Good Luck Ingela