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Authenticity, art, and the places that change us (or bring us closer to our true self)
Hey friend,
Have you ever stepped into a space that just felt different?
Like the air was lighter, your shoulders softened, and—without even meaning to—you just… came back to yourself?
For me, that space was a summer camp called Camp Wanakita when I was a kid.. that was the first time I truly fe...
by @discoverarttherapy, Ashleigh Gureckas —
Apr 03, 2025
art as self-reflection
art therapy
authentic self
authenticity
finding yourself
self-discovery
true self
Let’s Play Our Way Out of Perfectionism This March
Hey friend,
Let’s start with a little reminder: The real magic happens when we stop trying to get it right.
Can I be honest? I love my dad but when I was a kid on a math test if I got 9/10 he would say, "where's the other 1?"He was half joking, and he didn't realize what he was saying. I forgive...
by Ashleigh Gureckas, discoverarttherapy —
Mar 01, 2025
art as self-reflection
art therapy
curiosity & play
expressive arts
imperfect art
letting go of perfection
self-discovery
The longest relationship you’ll ever have is with yourself—how are you nurturing it?💖
Hey friend,
Okay, let’s get honest.
For years, I believed that being “hard on myself” was the key to self-improvement. I thought if I just pushed harder, expected more, and kept chasing that impossible version of “perfect,” I’d somehow become the best version of myself.
Spoiler: That didn’t work...
by Ashleigh Gureckas, discoverarttherapy —
Feb 20, 2025
art for self-discovery
art therapy
emotional well-being
healing through art
mindful creativity
reflective art prompts
self-compassion
self-love
sustainable self-care